Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta
Bruschette are small, open-faced sandwiches of tomato and mozzarella cheese. They are delicious, quick and easy to make, and perfect appetizers.
- Prep
- 18 min
- Cook
- 1 hr 11 min
- Total
- 1 hr 29 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Medium
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
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Cooking instructions
Procedure
Cut bread into ½ inch (1.27 cm) slices on the diagonal.
Procedure
Lightly toast bread in the oven on both sides.
Procedure
Cut tomatoes into ¼ inch (0.75 cm) slices, and place one on each slice of bread.
Procedure
Cut mozzarella balls into ¼ inch (0.75cm) slices and place on top of tomato.
Procedure
Slice basil into thin strips and sprinkle on top with the oregano.
Procedure
Combine olive oil and balsamic vinegar (to taste) in a small bowl
Procedure
Drizzle bruschetta with the mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Notes, tips, and variations
An optional re-toasting with toppings on will make the mozzarella melt and be even more delicious.
Notes, tips, and variations
Authentic Italian bruschetta begins with rubbing roasted garlic cloves on the toasted bread slices.
Photo: B:User:Alcinoe · Public domain · · Photo source and licence
Wikibooks contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ · Adapted; quantities retained as written. · Original source
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Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
Approximate values per serving. Worked out from the ingredient list — treat them as a guide, not a measurement.
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