Ingredients:
• 12 slices of French baguette bread
• 12 Ovoline mozzarella balls (drained and sliced)
• 2 tablespoon of olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
3. Arrange the slices of French baguette bread on a baking sheet and brush each slice with the oil mixture.
4. Place a slice of Ovoline mozzarella cheese on top of each slice of bread.
5. Bake the canapés in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy and golden brown.
6. Serve the warm canapés hot, and garnish with some fresh basil leaves or chopped parsley.
Variations:
You can customize the recipe by adding some other toppings to the canapés, like sun-dried tomatoes, sliced olives, roasted red peppers, prosciutto ham, or anchovies. You can also replace the French baguette bread with other types of bread like sourdough, ciabatta, or rosemary focaccia.
Tips:
• You can prepare the oil mixture and slice the Ovoline cheese in advance, so that you can assemble the canapés quickly when your guests arrive.
• If you want to make the canapés even more flavorful, you can use a flavored olive oil like garlic, basil, or truffle.
• You can also make a vegetarian version of the canapés by omitting the prosciutto ham and anchovies.
Conclusion:
With this recipe for warm canapés with Ovoline, you can easily impress your guests with delicious and cheesy appetizers that are full of flavor and texture. The combination of fresh mozzarella, garlic, and herbs is a perfect match that can make any taste bud crave for more. Serve these hot canapés with some red or white wine, and you will surely create a lasting impression on your guests. Try this recipe at your next party and let us know how your guests reacted.