Bruschetta With Mozzarella
Bruschetta with Mozzarella is a delightful appetizer featuring toasted crusty bread topped with a vibrant mix of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella. Drizzled with olive oil, this dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures that everyone will love.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Broiler or Oven
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
- 2 cups halved grape tomatoes, well drained
- 8 diagonal slices baguette
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil leave
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella, sliced basil, garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
- Gently fold the ingredients together until well mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
- Position an oven rack approximately 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler.
- Lightly brush the baguette slices with the remaining olive oil, ensuring they are well coated.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
- Broil for about 1 minute, or until they are lightly browned, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Just before serving, spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted baguette slices and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season tomatoes such as heirloom or cherry tomatoes.
- You can prepare the tomato and mozzarella mixture ahead of time. Just store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- For added flavor, consider drizzling a balsamic reduction or extra virgin olive oil over the assembled bruschetta just before serving.