Perfect Bruschetta with Mozzarella: Easy Recipe for a Fresh Twist
A delicious twist on classic bruschetta featuring the creamy goodness of mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 French baguette, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes or until golden.
- Top each toasted slice with the tomato and mozzarella mixture.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil if desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe, fresh tomatoes.
- Feel free to add other toppings, such as olives or capers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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