Caprese With Pesto Bites

Step 1

Cut cherry tomatoes in half and set aside

Step 2

Slice mozzarella cheese into 1/4" slices then cut into but 1" squares and set aside

Step 3

Brush both sides of bread with olive oil and crisp up by placing on a hot grill (watch and turn so they don't burn - you just want to get some grill marks on both side) then cut into about 1 1/4" squares and set aside

Step 4

To make pesto, place basil and pine nuts in a food processor and process until chopped fine

Step 5

Add romano cheese, garlic and cheese and process until mixed

Step 6

With blade running, drizzle olive oil slowly until it is incorporated.

Step 7

If desired, add salt and pepper to taste

Step 8

To assemble, place about a 1/2 teaspoon of pesto on bread, top with mozzarella, cherry tomato and secure with toothpick

Step 9

Serve immediately