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Anchovy and tomato crostini

These anchovy, tomato and mozzarella crostini are classic Italian antipasti. They are perfect nibbles for parties or appetizers in a dinner menu - I even love them as afternoon snacks!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 16 people
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ciabatta or baguette
  • 4-6 medium tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 pack of mozzarella cheese drained and thinly sliced
  • Tinned or jar of anchovies
  • basil leaves

Method
 

  1. Heat the grill.
  2. Slice the bread about 1-1.5 cm thick. Lightly toast or grill on both sides.
  3. Rub them with garlic and brush with some of the drained anchovy oil.
  4. Put two slices of tomato on each toast, add 1 anchovy fillet, then 1 slice of mozzarella.
  5. Place the crostini on baking sheet and grill for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with basil leaves.