Medium Appetizer

Bruschetta with Mozzarella

Name: Bruschetta with Mozzarella
Prep time: 19 min
Cook time: 34 min
Total time: 53 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
Ingredients: 2 cups halved grape tomatoes , well drained; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic , pressed; 1.5 tablespoons olive oil , divided; 0.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 8 diagonals slices baguette , 1/2-inch thick; fresh basil leaves for garnish , optional

Total Time

53 min

19m prep · 34m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

—

Difficulty

Medium

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Some people call it bruschetta caprese–we simply call it delicious! This is a quick and easy appetizer with classic Italian flavors that'll never let you down.

Ingredients

2 cups halved grape tomatoes , well drained
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic , pressed
1.5 tablespoons olive oil , divided
0.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 diagonals slices baguette , 1/2-inch thick
fresh basil leaves for garnish , optional

Instructions

1

Place tomatoes, mozzarella, sliced basil, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl, and fold until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Brush baguette slices with remaining olive oil until lightly coated. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet; season with salt. Broil until lightly browned, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
3

Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted baguette immediately before serving, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.