Pepe Crostini Arrosto (Roasted Pepper Crostini)

• 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 cloves Large Garlic Cloves, Crushed And Minced
• 24 slices Roasted Red Peppers (See My Recipe), Each Roasted Pepper Cut To Fit The Top Of A Crostini
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
• Coarse Kosher Or Sea Salt (to Taste)
• 24 slices French Bread, 1/2" Slices
• 24 slices Fresh Mozzarella (1/4" Thick) Or Shredded Mozzarella
• 24 whole Large Fresh Italian Basil

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2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil and minced garlic.
3. Cover and set aside to allow the flavours to merge, about 1/2 hour.
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5. Place roasted peppers on a shallow platter.
6. Pour the olive oil and minced garlic mix over them along with a few grindings of black pepper and a sprinkle of some of the Kosher salt over the peppers.
7. Cover and set aside to marinate for about 1 hour.
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9. Meanwhile, place the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast in a pre-heated 350 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes until crisp and golden.
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11. To serve, place a slice of mozzarella (or some of the shredded mozzarella), 1 slice of roasted pepper (including some of the garlic), and some chiffonaded basil leaf on each crostini (the slices of toasted French bread) and place on a serving platter.

olive oil, garlic, red peppers, freshly ground black pepper, coarse, bread, mozzarella, italian basil

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/pepe-crostini-arrosto-roasted-pepper-crostini/ (may not work)