Classic Crostini

Name: Classic Crostini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 48 min
Total time: 1 h 8 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole head fresh garlic; 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 12 inch baguette; 2 tablespoons [Organic Valley® Unsalted Butter], melted; 1-1/2 cups diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup [Organic Valley® Finely Shredded Mozzarella Cheese]

Organic Valley is passionate about food and protecting the food system. Our in-house chefs, product development team members and employee-foodies love finding twists to enhance traditional fare. We also enjoy trying new ways to use organic products to create delectable meals and snacks that you can feel good about sharing with your family.

Some things are just meant to be together — like tomato, basil and garlic. Crafting a successful classic crostini is all about the quality of the ingredients. We use organic extra virgin olive oil, Organic Valley^® Cultured Butter and the right amount of Organic Valley^® Shredded Mozzarella atop a golden brown French baguette for a perfectly crispy party favorite.

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20 min Prep48 min Cook1 hr 8 min Total

20 min Prep•48 min Cook•1 hr 8 min Total

20 min Prep•48 min Cook

1 hr 8 min Total

10 Servings

20 min Prep48 min Cook1 hr 8 min Total

20 min Prep•48 min Cook•1 hr 8 min Total

20 min Prep•48 min Cook

1 hr 8 min Total

10 Servings

Featured in:

Superb Simple Side Dishes for Summer Cookouts

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Ingredients

A head of garlic with a clove on the side.

1 whole head fresh garlic

2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

1 12 inch baguette

1-½ cups diced tomatoes

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

preheat: Heat oven to 400 F.

bake: Cut off top 1/2 inch of garlic head exposing cloves. Place on a small sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil over garlic; wrap head tightly with foil. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until garlic is very soft.

toast: While garlic bakes, slice baguette into 2/3 inch thick slices. Brush slices lightly with butter. Place buttered sides up in one layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Bake alongside garlic 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from oven and set aside.

serve: Unwrap garlic; squeeze soft garlic out of skins into a medium bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil; mash together with a fork. Add tomatoes, basil, vinegar, salt and pepper flakes; mix lightly. Stir in cheese. Just before serving, spoon tomato mixture over crostini.