Tomato Basil Crostini Easy Summer Appetizers Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, small curd or bocconcini, drained and quartered
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes