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Two pieces of tomato and mozzarella bruschetta on a white plate with fresh basil leaves.

Bruschetta With Mozzarella

Harriet
This simple bruschetta with mozzarella, tomato, and basil topping is a fast and easy summer appetizer that you can make in less than 15 minutes. Serve it at your next gathering because everyone will love it!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetiser
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 slices of bruschetta
Calories 179 kcal

Equipment

  • Bread board and knife (if cutting your own bread)
  • Measuring spoons
  • Medium size mixing bowl
  • Mixing spoon
  • Toaster or oven
  • Small kitchen knife

Ingredients
  

  • 450 grams (1 pound or 4-5 medium) tomatoes
  • 1 handful basil leaves or as much as you like
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and cut in half
  • 8 slices sourdough bread 1.5 cm (¼ inch) thick slices
  • 150 grams (5 ounces or 16) cherry bocconcini

Instructions
 

  • Wash the tomatoes, then roughly cut them into smaller pieces and place them into a bowl.
  • Wash and dry basil leaves and tear them into pieces, add to the tomatoes.
  • Add the olive oil and salt and stir to coat.
  • Next, peel the garlic and cut them in half.
  • Toast the bread and while still warm, rub one side of each of the bread slices with a cut piece of garlic.
  • Spoon the tomato mixture over the toasted bread along with some of the juices, top with torn chunks of mozzarella.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.

Notes

RECIPE TIPS
The thickness of the bread slices- For convenience, we like to buy thick pre-sliced bread. If you are slicing the bread yourself, use a good serrated bread knife to make the slices about 1.5 cm (¼ inch) thick because you want the bread slices to hold and not collapse under the weight of the toppings.
Toasting the bread - We like to use the toaster for toasting the bread. However, if you are doing a big batch, toast the bread in the oven. To toast bread in the oven, arrange the sliced bread in a single layer onto a baking sheet, then bake in a preheated 180°C (350°F) for about 8-10 minutes or until the top is golden.
Don't skip the garlic rub - the fresh garlic gives the bruschetta a nice distinctive flavor, and the flavor won't be right if you don't use it.
 
RECIPE VARIATIONS
  • Mix half a finely diced red onion, 1 - 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, and a splash of olive oil with the tomatoes.
  • Replace the plain bocconcini with marinated mozzarella balls for a different flavor.
  • You could also make this recipe with 450 grams (1 pound or 4-5 medium) cherry tomatoes cut into pieces.
  • Just before serving, drizzle on a simple balsamic glaze over the mozzarella bruschetta.
 
HOW TO MAKE A BALSAMIC GLAZE
to make a balsamic glaze, mix 2 cups balsamic vinegar and ½ cup brown sugar in a small saucepan. Put over medium heat stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved.
Bring to a boil, turn the heat down to low, and simmer until the liquid has reduced to half. The finished glaze should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Allow it to cool, transfer to a clean, dry jar, and store sealed in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice of bruschettaCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 467mgPotassium: 177mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 471IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg
Keyword budget friendly recipe, caprese bruschetta, healthy recipe, summer appetizer
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