🍞🧀 Grandma’s Mozzarella & Tomato Crostini (Crispy, Gooey, and Gone in Minutes)

By RichardObradovic | Italian | Jun 11, 2025

Description

These crostini were grandma’s way of using day-old bread and making it taste like a delicacy. Crunchy base, juicy tomato, melted mozzarella – a combo that needs no fancy tricks. Perfect for guests… or for hiding in the kitchen and eating them all alone.

Ingredients

Preparation

1️⃣ Toast 🍞 bread slices lightly. Rub each with 🧄 garlic while still warm.

2️⃣ Top with 🍅 chopped tomatoes and season with 🧂 salt and pepper.

3️⃣ Add a slice of 🧀 mozzarella on top.

4️⃣ Drizzle with 🫒 olive oil.

5️⃣ Broil or bake at 200°C (390°F) for 5–7 min until cheese is bubbly.

6️⃣ Garnish with 🌿 basil and serve warm.

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