Tomato Bruschetta with Mozzarella
This fresh tomato bruschetta with mozzarella is the perfect summer appetizer! Juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and gooey mozzarella come together for a flavorful and light dish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil loosely packed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small baguette
- 8 ounces fresh high-moisture mozzarella sliced into rounds
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, and salt in a large bowl. Add a drizzle of olive oil, stir, and set aside to marinate.
- Preheat the oven to 350. Cut the baguette into ½ - 1-inch rounds. Drizzle both sides with olive oil and lay them in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Toast the baguette rounds in the oven for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from the oven and lay a piece of mozzarella on each slice. Broil in the oven until melty and golden brown.
- Once the slices of bread are finished toasting, remove them from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Top the toasted bread slices with the tomato mixture and a sprinkle of parmesan and enjoy.
Notes
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze to the bruschetta for a tangy, sweet addition.
- Watch the bread closely while it broils! It can burn very quickly.
- If you won’t be eating the bruschetta right away (such as at a party with grazing), I recommend keeping the tomatoes and bread separate. Guests can top the bread with the tomato right before eating so it doesn’t get soggy.
- If you aren’t a fan of raw garlic, you can sauté it in some oil for a few minutes. Let it cool before adding to the tomatoes.
- Leftovers don’t store very well, so it’s best to make an amount you can eat that day. If you do end up with leftovers, store the tomato topping and the bread in two separate airtight containers in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 1239mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1570IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 519mgIron: 3mg
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