Name: Bruschetta with Mozzarella
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 300 g cherry tomatoes (I've used yellow and red cherry tomatoes); 150 g bocconcini cheese (approx. 12 mini balls); ½ handful fresh basil leaves; 2 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 6 slices of sourdough/ciabatta/crusty bread; 2 garlic cloves; Sea salt; Extra basil leaves

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This is my bruschetta with mozzarella recipe, which is so delicious, perfect to serve as an appetizer or even as a snack.

This is my bruschetta with mozzarella recipe, which is so colourful and vibrant and perfect to serve as an appetizer for guests or even to enjoy as a snack.

In this recipe, I've used fresh mozzarella cheese in the form of bocconcini, which are mini mozzarella balls. For the bread, I've used sourdough as it's my favourite.

This bruschetta recipe is easy only requiring 6 ingredients and takes 10 minutes to make.

Want to create an Italian night? Serve this bruschetta with a Limoncello Spritz as an aperitif followed by my Pappardelle Pasta with Mushrooms or Mushroom and Pea Risotto.

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What is Bruschetta
Ingredients Bruschetta Recipe
How to Make Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Tomatoes
Tips to make Bruschetta Mozzarella Recipe
More Easy Appetizers
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What is Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a classic Italian antipasto that consists of beautiful crusty bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with olive oil. There are many different variations of toppings to add to the bruschetta such as tomatoes, veggies, cheese, and even cured meats.

Aside from the tomatoes, equally important is the type of bread used, which can be rustic Italian or sourdough bread, baguette slices, or crostini (which translates to little crusts in Italian).

Ingredients Bruschetta Recipe

Bread, I like to use sourdough bread but you can also use ciabatta or even a baguette style
Cherry Tomatoes, I've used multi coloured yellow and red cherry tomatoes for that pop of colour! You can use roma tomatoes and dice in small cubes which have a good sweetness
Bocconcini are mini mozzarella balls which are a delight and perfect for bruschetta as they are light
Basil, always use fresh basil for that gorgeous aroma
Garlic is key to enhance the flavour with each bite as it's grazed on top of the bread
Olive Oil, I always use extra virgin olive oil for a more pure taste which is used to marinate the tomatoes, mozzarella and basil
Balsamic vinegar, I haven't used in this recipe however it's commonly used

How to Make Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Tomatoes

Time needed: 10 minutes

Prepare mixture
Slice cherry tomatoes into halves and place them into a bowl. Cut mozzarella balls into halves of a similar size as the tomatoes and add to the same bowl. Tear up basil leaves into smaller pieces, add to the bowl. Drizzle over olive oil, season with sea salt, and let it marinate altogether for at least 10 minutes.
Prepare bread
Toast bread in a toaster, pan, grill, or oven. Once toasted, slice garlic cloves into half and rub the inside of the garlic cloves onto the slices of bread.
Serve
Add some of the tomato mixture onto each slice of bread then top with some extra basil leaves as a garnish and enjoy!

Tips to make Bruschetta Mozzarella Recipe

An important step not to miss out on is to ensure your mixture is set aside for at least 10 minutes. This allows the flavours to marinate together with the olive oil being the glue.
Toast your bread for longer than usual so it doesn't become soggy
Serve a generous amount of your mixture to your slices. Making sure you have a little bit of everything onto each piece!
It's best to serve your bruschetta straight away so your bread still has a crunch and tastes fresh

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