Description
A simple and delicious bruschetta recipe featuring fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil on toasted bread. This Italian appetizer is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 cloves garlic, halved
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp.
- Rub each toasted bread slice with the cut side of a garlic clove.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, diced fresh mozzarella, and chopped basil.
- Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.
- Spoon the tomato and mozzarella mixture onto each toasted bread slice.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if using.
- Serve your delicious bruschetta mozzarella immediately.
Notes
- Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust garlic intensity by how much you rub the bread.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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