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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Bruschetta with Mozzarella

    BY Ayeh Manfre · UPDATED: Oct 30, 23 · PUBLISHED: Mar 16, 21 · 2 Comments

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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.

    Table of Contents
    • What is Bruschetta
    • Ingredients Bruschetta Recipe
    • How to Make Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Tomatoes
    • Tips to make Bruschetta Mozzarella Recipe
    • More Easy Appetizers
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    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

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

    3. 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

    1. 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.
    2. Toast your bread for longer than usual so it doesn't become soggy
    3. Serve a generous amount of your mixture to your slices. Making sure you have a little bit of everything onto each piece!
    4. It's best to serve your bruschetta straight away so your bread still has a crunch and tastes fresh

    More Easy Appetizers

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    I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your Bruschetta with Mozzarella photo on Instagram so I can share the love!

    Recipe

    Bruschetta with Mozzarella served on a plate

    Bruschetta with Mozzarella

    4.41 from 5 votes
    This is my bruschetta with mozzarella recipe, which is so delicious, perfect to serve as an appetizer or even as a snack
    Author: Ayeh Manfre
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 310kcal
    Print
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins

    Video

    [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxrYGwTSrtU&t=4s &width=720&height=405&[/embedyt]

    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 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 6 slices of sourdough/ciabatta/crusty bread
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • Sea salt

    Garnish

    • Extra basil leaves

    Instructions

    • Slice cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters, depending on the size and place into a bowl.
    • Cut bocconcini into halves or quarters to be similar size as the tomatoes and add to the same bowl.
    • Chop or tear up basil leaves into smaller pieces, add to the bowl.
    • Drizzle over the olive oil, season with sea salt and let it marinate altogether for at least 10 mins.
    • Toast bread in a toaster/fry pan/grill. Once toasted well, slice garlic cloves into half and rub the inside of the garlic cloves onto the slices of bread.
    • Add some of the tomato mixture onto each slice of bread generously then top with some extra basil leaves as a garnish and enjoy!
    ⭐️ Final Step! Would love if you left a rating and comment to let me know how it went. Your feedback helps inspire others and means alot ❤️

    Nutrition

    Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 3mg
    Keywords: bruschetta, classic, family

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    1. Sue says

      December 22, 2021 at 2:58 am

      5 stars
      So Delicious yumm , yumm I know what I will be making for girls night gather soon …. That was Great Good Job , Thank You

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        December 24, 2021 at 10:26 pm

        Aw yay love this enjoy dear xxx

        Reply
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