Crostini with Mascarpone and Balsamic Glaze

This bread is really outstanding. The balsamic glaze is really, really delicious.


I didn't have Italian or French bread on hand like the original recipe from Bobby Flay specifies, so I substituted fresh made sourdough instead. A baguette would work equally well.

Makes: 4-6 servings
Cook time: 30 minutes
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf Italian or French bread, cut into 1/4" thick slices
• 12 cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup mascarpone
• 1 bunch green onions
• 2 cups balsamic vinegar
• 2 T honey
• Olive oil

1. Place balsamic vinegar and honey into a non-reactive pan and reduce to a glaze under medium-high heat, stirring often.

2. Preheat grill to high.

3. Brush tomatoes with olive oil and place on grill. Add bread and green onions to grill also. Grill tomatoes and onions until slightly charred. Remove and chop tomatoes into halves. Remove onions and cut into 1" long pieces.

4. Remove bread from grill and spread with mascarpone. Season and place back on grill over indirect heat to warm the cheese. Remove to a platter.

5. Top bread with tomatoes and onions and drizzle with the balsamic glaze and season to taste. Serve.