Bruschetta with mozzarella is a delicious combination of fresh ripe tomatoes, basil and mozzarella with a delicate and flavorful taste that is both visually appealing and light, making it a perfect for an appetizer or easy lunch.
The flavors of summer are brought back to you with every bite of bruschetta. The soft cheese and tomatoes on the crisp garlic toast are mixed with a homemade olive oil and seasoning dressing. This will create one stunning presentation.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- An easy appetizer that looks visually appealing on your table.
- Amazing fresh taste from the basil and ripe sweet tomatoes.
- Makes a light and delicious lunch.
- This easy bruschetta recipe is a great way to use tomatoes during tomato season
📝 Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📋 Ingredients and/or variations
- Juicy tomatoes: Everyday Globe tomatoes, Hot House or Roma fresh tomatoes can be used.
- Basil: Fresh basil is key in this recipe for the best taste.
- Balsamic vinegar:
- Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil works well in this recipe.
- Salt & pepper: Brings out the flavor in the bruschetta.
- Fresh garlic cloves: Adds incredible necessary flavor to the bruschetta mixture.
- Mozzarella cheese: A block of Mozzarella is chopped up into small pieces. Sliced mozzarella log also works well and simple to cut up.
- Bread slices: A bread that is sturdy like a french or Italian bread, Ciabatta bread or even sourdough is best to use. Cut the bread into thick slices.
🥄 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.
- In a large bowl, add diced tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, one tablespoon of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mozzarella, salt and pepper and toss to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil and toast in the oven or a grilling pan until crunchy and golden brown.
- While the bread is hot, rub both sides with half a clove of garlic.
- Spoon the tomato mixture on the toasted bread and drizzle with balsamic glaze to your liking. Serve immediately.
🥣 Equipment
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- Large baking sheet
- Silicon brush
- Large mixing bowl
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💡Amira's Tips
- Don't skip rubbing the garlic on the bread when it comes out of the oven, it gives the bread a delicious hint of garlic taste you don't want to miss.
🧺 Storage
Bruschetta with mozzarella can be stored wrapped in your refrigerator. If you'll be enjoying the bruschetta a different day, you may want to wrap the bruschetta separate from the bread. The bruschetta should keep for about 3 days.
⌛ Make Ahead
You can mix up the bruschetta ahead of time, wrap and store in your refrigerator until you're ready to assemble the bruschetta on the sliced bread and serve.
🍽️ Serve With
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👩🍳 Variations
- Top with fresh, grated parmesan cheese or black olives.
- Use cherry tomatoes or add diced red onion to the bruschetta mix.
- Try Bruschetta on a variety of bread, such as ciabatta bread, french bread or sourdough.
💬 FAQs
Be sure to remove the seeds from the tomatoes. Adding them in may add in more liquid than needed and may make your bruschetta soggy.
The bruschetta mixture can be left wrapped in the frig for up to 3 days. It's advised not to put the bruschetta on the bread in the frig unless you are having it same day as it may make the bread soggy.
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Bruschetta with Mozzarella
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes seeded and diced.
- ¼ cup basil leaves chopped
- 1-2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided and use extra virgin is possible
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ cup diced fresh Mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices of sourdough bread French bread or ciabatta also works
- 1 whole garlic clove cut in half for rubbing the bread
Optional:
- Balsamic glaze from drizzling
Instructions
Make the bruschetta:
- In a medium bowl, add diced tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, one tablespoon of olive oil, mozzarella, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and toss to coat. Set aside to marinade for 10 minutes and up to 30 minutes max.
Make the bread:
- Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil and toast in the oven or a grilling pan until crunchy and golden.
- While bread is hot rub both sides with half the garlic clove.
- Spoon bruschetta mixture on bread and drizzle with balsamic glaze to your liking.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.
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