Mozzarella Beef Prosciutto Crostini (Printable)

Golden baguette slices layered with melted mozzarella, roast beef, and prosciutto, finished with basil and balsamic glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast of warm toasted bread against cool, delicate prosciutto creates this incredible texture that keeps you reaching for just one more
  • These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a proper Italian restaurant
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that overcooking the mozzarella makes it rubbery instead of creamy, so watch that 2 minute window like a hawk
  • Letting the crostini cool even slightly before adding the prosciutto keeps it from becoming oddly warm and losing its silky texture
03 -
  • If your baguette is more than a day old, sprinkle it with a few drops of water before toasting to help revive the interior
  • Room temperature ingredients assembly goes so much smoother, so take everything out about 20 minutes before you start

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