Quick and Easy Bruschetta Recipe: Mozzarella Edition
Quick and easy bruschetta with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 serving
Calories 350 kcal
Cheese and Toppings
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 whole Roma tomatoes plum tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil EVOO
- 4 leaves fresh basil
- ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 loaf Italian bread/sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar glaze
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation Steps
Preheat oven to 400°.
Drizzle EVOO over each side of the bread, and toast them in the oven on a large baking sheet until golden brown, up to ten minutes, flipping halfway through.
Prepare your mozzarella cheese, cutting into small pieces if whole.
Dice your tomatoes into pieces similar in size to mozzarella cheese.
Slice the garlic cloves in half.
Roll up basil leaves tightly and slice into little ribbons.
Throw tomatoes and basil into a bowl with EVOO, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Rub garlic cloves all over toasted bread.
Break up mozzarella with your hands if necessary.
Spoon Bruschetta mixture and mozzarella on top of warm bread slices, drizzling with the balsamic vinegar glaze and more olive oil, and sprinkling on grated Romano cheese.
Enjoy!
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bruschetta, easy recipe, Italian Appetizer, mozzarella, Quick Recipe