Appetizers
Fresh Tomato and Provolone Crostini
Makes 32 servings
Fresh Tomato and Provolone Crostini
Makes 32 servings
A simple yet elegant appetizer that is sure to impress family and friends.
Calories 99 (27% from fat) · carb. 15g · prot. 3g · fat 3g · sat. fat 1g · chol. 2mg · sod. 187mg
Ingredients
- 32 slices (¼-inch) French bread or baguette (approximately 1 loaf)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 ounces Provolone cheese, cut to fit feed tube
- 7 plum tomatoes, quartered
- 32 fresh basil leaves
Preparation
- Place rack in Cuisinart® Toaster Oven Broiler in position B.
- Brush one side of bread slices with olive oil. Arrange 6 - 8 bread slices on the oven rack (oil side up). Push the Toast button and browning Selection #3. Press the Start/Stop button. Remove toasted bread from oven and reserve; repeat with remaining slices.
- Set oven to Broil setting and leave door ajar. Press Stop/Start button. Assemble drip tray in baking pan. Insert the shredding disc in the Cuisinart® SmartPower™ Duet. Place cheese in feed tube and shred using medium pressure. Reserve cheese.
- Insert the chopping blade. Place tomatoes in work bowl and pulse until chopped medium-fine, about 5 - 6 times. Top each piece of toast with some chopped tomato and sprinkle with cheese. Place on drip tray and broil until cheese bubbles and melts, about 1 minute. Remove from oven.
- Top each crostini with a basil leaf and serve immediately.
