Mozzarella Beef Prosciutto Crostini (Print Page)

Golden baguette slices layered with melty mozzarella, roast beef, and prosciutto, garnished with basil and balsamic glaze.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 French baguette, sliced into 16 pieces

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced

04 - 4 ounces thinly sliced roast beef

05 - 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

06 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

07 - 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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.

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The combination of warm melty cheese and salty cured meat creates that perfect bite that makes people reach for just one more
They come together in under 30 minutes but look like something from a restaurant appetizer menu

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Dont skip the flip halfway through toasting—I once forgot and ended up with burned bottoms and soft tops
The mozzarella only needs 2 minutes in the oven, any longer and it starts separating into oil and rubber

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Let the prosciutto sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving—it makes a huge difference in texture and taste
Use a pastry brush for even oil distribution instead of drizzling, which creates soggy spots