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Tomato Crostini with Fontina Cheese

By: Mealtime.org

"These Italian-inspired baguette slices use only a few simple ingredients, but add a colorful Mediterranean flair to any meal. Prepared as savory crostini that require only a few simple ingredients, the diced canned tomatoes are recipe ready and nutrient rich. Another festive option: turn this appetizer into a light holiday meal by serving it with a chopped Italian salad and a whole-wheat pasta dish."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings

Ingredients

1 large French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
24 small slices fontina or provolone cheese

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place baguette slices on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted, turning once.
Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, olives, parsley, vinegar, oil and red pepper in a medium bowl.
Place 1 cheese slice on each toasted baguette slice; return to the oven. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese begins to melt.
Top each with about 1 tablespoon of the tomato mixture. Serve immediately as an appetizer.