An Appetizer of Garlic Toast Bites

This year, my parents celebrated another double digits anniversary.  It's not uncommon for me to get them a gift or celebrate their anniversary with them.  This year though, I decided to give them an elegant restaurant date (minus the $50 bill).  I searched Pinterest high and low (since Pinterest is my go-to for all things crafting, cooking, and everything else).  I finally found a glorious appetizer and dinner recipe that I could see in a nice restaurant.  I'll post a link to the dinner recipe at the bottom if you're interested in seeing the full menu.  But let's not jump the gun, we all know the first course is an appetizer so let's start there.
I've added a picture of the appetizer (once about half of it was eaten) but I do want you to keep in mind... this was my first attempt at them and some of them don't have the cheese as well melted as some of the others.  But I got through it and it was loved by all!  Now without further ado, here's the recipe to make these easy, delicious appetizers.

Ingredients:

• 1 baguette
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 6 slices of prosciutto, thinly sliced
• sea salt & cracked pepper
• fresh basil, chopped

Directions: 

1. Prepare the bread by slicing it into thin slices.  Brush the bread with olive oil on one side.  
2. You can do it under the broiler in your oven, or on the grill.  If broiling, place them on a sheet oiled side up and place them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.  Be careful not to burn!  If grilling, brush the other side of the bread with oil.  Grill the bread for 1-2 minutes.  Make sure to grill the bread just before serving.
3. When you remove them from the grill or oven, let them cool slightly, then rub the raw clove of garlic on each piece.
4. Top each piece of bread with small, thin slices of prosciutto.  Then, top each with a slice of fresh mozzarella.  
5. Grill or broil the toasts for 2 minutes, or just until the mozzarella begins to melt.  Remove from the grill or broiler and top with salt, pepper and fresh basil.

This is one of the simplest recipes I've done to date.  These aren't only a great app, but they're a good snack for movie night, party time, or going to a family dinner.  The link for the dinner recipe is here.  As always, the original recipe is here.  This is one of the funnest, most chaotic cooking attempts I've done, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat!  If you have questions, comments, or variations of your own, leave them below.  Happy eating!