Crostini with Buffalo Mozzarella and Chile

At first glance these eye-catching chile peppers look like red jalapeno. However, they have a different flavor and are less meaty than Jalapeno. Red Fresnos are great roasted and added to salsas. Try grilling them alongside your steaks or in kabobs.

When roasting these they should char, blister, and become soft. Try substituting these in your favorite chile recipes.

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Ingredients:

1 lb buffalo mozzarella balls
1 fresh red chile (try Red Fresno of Serrano)
1 loaf crusty Italian bread, sliced about 3/4-inch thick and toasted

Instructions:

Tear balls of buffalo mozzarella into quarters, then top each of your hot crostini with one of the quarters. Deseed and finely chop a fresh red chilli and sprinkle this over the mozzarella. Add a little seasoning and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Lovely with a little fresh basil torn over.

From jamieoliver.com