Crostini with Mascarpone, Grilled Scallion, Tomato and Balsamic Glaze
- 1 loaf Italian or French bread, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
- Olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 plum tomatoes, cut into thick slices
- Canola oil
- 1 cup mascarpone
- 1 bunch scallions, grilled, cut in bite-size pieces
- 2 cups balsamic vinegar, reduced to glaze with a little honey
- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- Brush the bread with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Put on the grill and cook until lightly toasted.
- Brush the tomatoes with canola oil and grill until slightly charred.
- Remove and coarsely chop.
- Remove the bread from the grill and spread the slices with mascarpone.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Put the bread back on the grill over indirect heat to warm the cheese.
- Remove the crostini from the grill to a serving platter and top with the tomato and scallions.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze, sprinkle with more salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
italian, olive oil, salt, tomatoes, canola oil, mascarpone, scallions, balsamic vinegar
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/crostini-with-mascarpone-grilled-scallion-tomato-and-balsamic-glaze-recipe.html (may not work)