Ham and Cheese Crostini
Butter-toasted baguette slices topped with a creamy mixture of diced ham, mozzarella, tomato, and herbs, then baked until the cheese is melted and golden. Quick, crispy, and satisfying.
Equipment
- 1 | Large skillet | for toasting bread
- 1 | Mixing bowl |
- 1 | Baking dish |
- 1 | Sharp knife |
- 1 | cutting board |
- 1 | Spoon | for topping
Ingredients
- 1 | | baguette | sliced
- 2 | tbsp | butter |
- 1 | cup | diced ham |
- 1 | cup | diced mozzarella |
- 1 | small | tomato | diced
- 2 | tbsp | mayonnaise |
- 2 | tbsp | chopped parsley |
- ¼ | tsp | black pepper |
Instructions
- Slice the baguette into even half-inch pieces.
- Melt butter in a skillet and toast the slices until golden on both sides.
- Dice the ham and mozzarella into small cubes.
- Dice the tomato and chop the parsley.
- Mix ham, cheese, tomato, parsley, mayonnaise, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spoon the mixture onto the toasted baguette slices in a baking dish.
- Bake at 375°F until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with extra parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Best served fresh from the oven while the cheese is stretchy.
Store leftover topping in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Reheat baked crostini in a 350°F oven for a few minutes.
Turkey or bacon can replace the ham if preferred.
Store leftover topping in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Reheat baked crostini in a 350°F oven for a few minutes.
Turkey or bacon can replace the ham if preferred.