These avocado toast bites feature creamy avocado, fresh mozzarella, smoked sea salt, and bright cherry tomatoes on top of toasted baguette. A fresh and simple appetizer for your next party or brunch!
Preheat oven to 350°. Slice the baguette into pieces about 1 inch thick, then slice each piece in half to make into bite-sized pieces.
1 fresh baguette
Spread a thin layer of butter onto each piece of bread. Place onto a baking sheet, butter side up, and bake for about 5 to 8 minutes until the bread is toasted. Set aside. (Note: You can begin prepping the avocado mash while the bread is toasting.)
butter
In a small bowl, mash the avocado with ½ teaspoon lemon juice, 1 pinch of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon minced fresh onion.
1 avocado, ½ teaspoon lemon juice, 1 pinch black pepper, 1 teaspoon minced fresh onion
Assemble the avocado toasts once the bread is cool to the touch. Spread a layer of avocado mash on top of each piece, sprinkle with smoked sea salt, then add a mozzarella slice and a tomato. Serve immediately.
8 cherry tomatoes, 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, smoked sea salt