Italian Grilled Crostini

Italian Grilled Crostini

Makes 24

Ingredients

1 Kowalski's Take & Bake French Baguette, cut into 24 slices on the diagonal
3 oz. sliced prosciutto, each slice cut into quarters
¾ cup basil pesto, divided
20 oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, drained, cut in half or thirds lengthwise
12 oz. Kowalski's Signature Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (from the Specialty Cheese Department), thinly sliced
- fresh basil leaves, for garnish
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Directions
  1. Preheat a grill to medium-low heat.
  2. Grill baguette slices over direct heat, uncovered, until bottoms are golden-brown and crisp (about 2 min.); remove from grill (keep grill heated). 
  3. With grilled side up, top each baguette slice with a piece of prosciutto, 1 tsp. pesto, tomato and a slice of mozzarella. 
  4. Transfer baguette slices back to the grill; continue grilling until bottoms are golden-brown and crisp and fresh mozzarella is slightly melted (about 2 min.).
  5. If desired, use a kitchen torch to brown the cheese.
  6. Garnish with basil; serve immediately.