Mozzarella Beef Prosciutto Crostini (Print)

Crispy baguette topped with melted mozzarella, roast beef, prosciutto, basil, and balsamic glaze.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread & Base

01 - 1 French baguette, sliced into 16 pieces
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Cheese & Meats

03 - 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
04 - 4 ounces thinly sliced roast beef
05 - 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

→ Garnish

06 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
07 - 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
02 - Bake the slices for 7–8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
03 - Top each crostini with a slice of mozzarella. Return to the oven for 2 minutes, just until the cheese begins to soften.
04 - Remove from the oven. Layer each with a small piece of roast beef and a slice of prosciutto.
05 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and a sprinkle of black pepper. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of warm mozzarella and salty prosciutto creates this incredible contrast that feels fancy but takes almost no effort
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, so you are actually free to enjoy your own party instead of being stuck in the kitchen
02 -
  • Do not overtoast the bread or it will cut the roof of people is mouths, you want crunch not shards
  • The mozzarella only needs a couple minutes to soften, any longer and it starts separating into a puddle
03 -
  • If your mozzarella is too wet, pat it dry with paper towels before topping to prevent soggy bread
  • The balsamic glaze is worth making from scratch by reducing balsamic vinegar if you have time

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