Mozzarella and Spinach Crostini

Submitted by loof751

"A favorite appetizer - easy too!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 24-36

ingredients

• 1 loaf thin French bread
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh spinach
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, thin slices

directions

1. Cut the French bread in half lengthwise. Place cut side up on a baking sheet and toase in a 350 degree oven until lightly browned. Sprinkle with garlic salt.
2. Put the spinach and a small amount of water in a saucepan and cook until tender. Drain and squeeze out all moisture.
3. Combine the spinach and the cream cheese and mix well. Spread over the cut sides of the bread.
4. Lay mozzarella slices over the spinach. Broil until cheese melts. Slice into 1- or 2-inch pieces to serve.

Reviews

[Sherrybeth]

OMG....this is SOOOOOOO darn good!!! We all loved it!!! Congrats on your football win for Week 6 2010 Football pool!!!

 

[Kim127]

Super easy to make and great flavor. I used chive flavored cream cheese and fresh mozzarella. What a great treat to tide you over til diner time!

 

[Kizzikate]

I wish I could give this 10 stars! My family went crazy over this, and I'll be making it often. Thanks, Loof!

 

[patti k.]

This was easy and delicious! An interesting variation on garlic bread made with ingredients that I generally have on hand. I used garlic powder, frozen spinach and grated mozzarella. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Realtor by day, Chef by night]

this was so good! It was nice to have something really different. Thanks loof!