Italian Bruschetta with Mozzarella: A Flavorful Delight!
A delicious Italian bruschetta topped with fresh mozzarella and a vibrant tomato basil mix, perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette or Italian loaf, sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, sliced or shredded
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place sliced baguette on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and toast for 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp.
- While still warm, rub each toast slice with the cut side of garlic.
- Layer each slice with fresh mozzarella. Optionally, melt it slightly in the oven for 1–2 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss diced tomatoes, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spoon this mixture over the mozzarella.
- Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and an extra sprinkle of basil before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, let the tomato mixture sit for a few minutes before topping the bruschetta.
- Feel free to add other toppings like olives or roasted peppers for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~120
- Sugar: ~2g
- Sodium: ~150mg
- Fat: ~7g
- Saturated Fat: ~3g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~12g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: ~15mg