Baked Caprese Crostini
Baked Caprese Crostini layers juicy Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil on crisp, olive oil–brushed baguette slices. The toasty edges and melty cheese balance bright acidity and herbal freshness for a bite that feels both light and satisfying. Ideal for gatherings, it’s a vibrant, shareable starter that tastes like summer in every piece.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Caprese Crostini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Slice the baguette into 30 pieces; brush both sides of the slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Arrange them on a baking sheet; sprinkle with salt.
- 3
Toast in the preheated oven until lightly golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
- 4
In the meantime, cut each tomato into 6 slices.
- 5
Turn the bread slices over; top each with 1 slice each of tomato and mozzarella. Sprinkle with salt.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the tomato is warmed through and the mozzarella is melted, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Move the crostini to a serving platter; sprinkle with basil. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 244.82 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 12.75 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 16.76 g 6%
- Total Fat 14.14 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 7.51 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 30.24 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 319.74 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.76 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 301.59 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 1.02 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 11.33 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 19.3 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 5.06 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Baked Caprese Crostini is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 15, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, French Bread, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 244.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Caprese Crostini?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Baked Caprese Crostini made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, French Bread, Fresh Basil, Roma Tomato. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Caprese Crostini?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 244.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Caprese Crostini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Baked Caprese Crostini healthy?
- Baked Caprese Crostini has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 244.82 calories and 12.75 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 319.74 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.51 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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