Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Mozzarella

Ingredients

- 1 loaf of baguette, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the Baguette:
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle each slice lightly with olive oil.

3. Toast the Bread:
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
- Toast the bread for approximately PT8M (8 minutes) or until golden and crispy.

4. Create the Topping Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, combine the quartered cherry tomatoes, cubed mozzarella, minced garlic, chopped basil, and parsley.
- Drizzle the mixture with 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients.

5. Assemble the Bruschetta:
- Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Spoon a generous amount of the tomato mozzarella mixture onto each toast.

6. Finish and Serve:
- Optional: Drizzle with additional balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately while the bread is still warm.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT8M
8 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT18M
18 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Bruschetta
- Tomato Basil
- Mozzarella
- Snack
- Easy Recipe
- Italian Snack
- Tomato Appetizer
- Fresh Herbs
- Garlic Bread
- Balsamic

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 Adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 950 Calories

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