Bruschetta with Mozzarella Cheese
Bruschetta with Mozzarella Cheese is a quick, easy, and delicious Italian appetizer. All you need is 6 ingredients and about 15 minutes to make this fresh, classic recipe.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread (cut into 1/4-inch slices)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 Roma tomatoes (medium dice)
- 2 tablespoons basil (ribboned or minced)
- 5 ounces mozzarella cheese (sliced thin)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Brush both sides of the French bread slices with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and place on a sheet pan. Toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway. Set aside.1 loaf French bread, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a small skillet on medium. Add the garlic and cook 30-60 seconds or until fragrant, but not browned. Set aside to cool.2 cloves garlic
- Add the tomatoes and basil to a medium bowl. Once the garlic is cool, add it along with the remaining oil in the skillet to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.4 Roma tomatoes, 2 tablespoons basil
- Top each piece of French bread with a thin slice of mozzarella cheese and top with a spoonful of the bruschetta mixture.5 ounces mozzarella cheese
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- If you prefer to remove the skin and seeds from the tomato you can do so by lightly cutting an “X” shape into the skin on the bottom of each tomato. Place the tomatoes in boiling water for a few minutes or until you see the skin starting to peel up where it was cut. Remove the tomatoes to an ice bath. Once cool, peel the skin off. Cut each tomato in half and squeeze out the seeds before dicing.
- For even more garlicky flavor, you can rub the toasted bread slices with a clove of garlic.
- Drizzle a little balsamic glaze over the tomatoes for a Caprese-style bruschetta before serving, if desired.
- Store leftover bruschetta topping tightly covered in the refrigerator. The toasted bread can be stored at room temperature. Consume within a day or two.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg