Description
Crispy toasted baguette slices topped with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. A simple yet elegant appetizer perfect for parties, holidays, or light summer meals.
Ingredients
Baguette:
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
Tomato-Mozzarella Mixture:
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced (or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, diced or sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for tomato mixture)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Toast for 6–8 minutes, until golden.
- Prepare tomato-mozzarella mixture: In a bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, garlic (if using), olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
- Assemble bruschetta: Spoon tomato-mozzarella mixture onto toasted baguette slices.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze: Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use heirloom tomatoes for extra flavor and color.
- Rub toasted bread with a cut garlic clove before topping for a stronger garlic flavor.
- Best served immediately to prevent bread from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting & Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
