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Bon Appetit! Italian Antipasto Suzanne DeKeyzer James

C rostoni Tomatoes & Mozzarella Cheese
Serving Size: 1 crostone for each person makes 4 servings

Fresh Italian Loaf of Bread - Four Slices (1/2 to 1 inch thick)
Plum Tomatoes: 6
Fresh Basil leaves: 6 torn into pieces
Garlic: 1 clove
Salt and Ground Black Pepper
Mozzarella Cheese: 1 pound
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Cut and seed the tomatoes in to edible sized pieces.
Cut mozzarella cheese into small cubes. Place in a medium size mixing bowl.
Mince the clove of garlic and season everything with basil, salt and ground black pepper.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and stir mix well cover lightly with plastic wrap and let
all the ingredients rest and mingle flavors for about 20 minutes before using with the bread.

Toast the slices of bread on a griddle until golden brown.

To plate:

Divide the seasoned tomato and mozzarella mixture over the bread and serve.

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