Easy 10-Minute Bruschetta with Mozzarella
A quick and vibrant bruschetta bursting with the flavors of fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Baguette or Italian bread
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups Fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and dice your tomatoes, then sprinkle with salt and let sit.
- Toast the bread: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), slice baguette, brush with olive oil, and bake for 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the mozzarella: Chop fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine ingredients: In a bowl, mix tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Assemble your bruschetta: Spoon tomato-mozzarella mixture onto toasted bread slices and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Serve and enjoy immediately for the best texture.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh while the bread is crunchy. Experiment with toppings to customize your bruschetta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: bruschetta, mozzarella, appetizer, Italian, quick recipe