Description
Prepare to delight your taste buds with this Unforgettable Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta! This vibrant and flavorful appetizer features creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic basil atop perfectly toasted baguette slices. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish is sure to impress your guests and evoke warm memories of family feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 crusty baguette
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle slices with olive oil and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- While the bread is toasting, combine diced tomatoes and chopped basil in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Add cubed mozzarella to the tomato-basil mixture.
- Once the baguette slices are toasted, spoon the tomato-mozzarella mix onto each slice.
- Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bruschetta (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg