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Chicken Crostini Melts

Total recipe yield: 24 pieces
Vegan: No
LO Vegetarian: Yes
Contains Pork: No
Contains Alcohol: No

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (16 oz/450 g) french baguette
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) Moroccan seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) finely diced cooked chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) sour cream
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried craisins

Moroccan Seasoning Recipe (makes 2 tbsp)

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Slice baguette into twenty-four 1/2-inch-thick (1-cm) slices; arrange in a single layer on a stone (for better results) or a baking sheet.
  • Combine oil and 1 tsp (5 mL) of the seasoning (1-cup/250-mL); brush over bread slices with a basting brush.
  • Bake 4-5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove baking stone from oven to cooling Rack.
  • Meanwhile, finely dice the chicken. In a bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream and remaining 2 tsp (10 mL) plus 1 tbsp (15 mL) seasoning. Mix well. Stir in half of the cheese and craisins.
  • Distribute chicken mixture evenly among bread slices; flatten slightly using back of scoop. Sprinkle chicken mixture with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 5-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.