Easy Bruschetta with Mozzarella

Mozzarella bruschetta served on a white tray with extra basil pieces in the scene.

5 from 2 votes

Easy Bruschetta with Mozzarella

You can’t go wrong serving this Bruschetta with Mozzarella recipe! It’s a classic combination of vibrant tomatoes, fresh basil & garlic, and creamy mozzarella cheese served over perfectly toasted baguette slices. It’s a fast and easy appetizer that’s done in 15 minutes and gets rave reviews every time!

Cook Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: -20 slices (2.5 cups of topping)

Calories: 43kcal

Author: Misty

Equipment

baking sheet (affiliate)
Silicone brush (affiliate)

Ingredients

2 cups cherry tomatoes chopped into quarters
2 tablespoon basil chopped finely
1½ tablespoon garlic minced
½ cup (2.5 oz) fresh mozzarella cheese cut into small cubes
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar optional
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Bread

1 large French baguette
Olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Chop the topping ingredients. Combine in a large bowl. Set aside to let the flavors marinate.
2 cups cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoon basil, 1½ tablespoon garlic, ½ cup (2.5 oz) fresh mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Slice the baguette into ½ - ¾ inch slices and brush with a little bit of olive oil. Cook on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through and starting to brown. Turn on the broiler and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until nicely golden but still soft in the center.
1 large French baguette, Olive oil
Spoon the tomato topping on the toasted bread slices. Serve immediately.

Notes

*This recipe makes 2.5 cups of bruschetta topping, which is enough for 18-20 slices of bread.

Tips & Tricks

Use good quality ingredients. You won’t regret it.
If you have the time, allow the topping to marinate for 20-30 minutes to bring out all the flavor.
Allow everyone to assemble as they eat instead of serving a prepared tray. This will let the bread stay crispy.

Make Ahead Instructions

Bruschetta is best to served very fresh. If you would like to prep it ahead, I suggest chopping and measuring the ingredients and storing them separately in the fridge for 1-2 days. Then combine them when ready to serve.

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