Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Topping
Dice the tomatoes and place them in a bowl. Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the tomatoes. Mince the garlic and add it to the mixture. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and mix well. Set aside to let the flavors meld.

2
Prepare the Bread
Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices. Brush both sides of the slices with olive oil.
3
Grill the Bread
Place the sliced baguette on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the grill and set aside.

4
Assemble the Bruschetta
Top each grilled slice of baguette with the tomato mixture. Tear the mozzarella cheese into small pieces and distribute it evenly over the bruschetta.
5
Serve
Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter. Optionally, drizzle with additional balsamic vinegar or olive oil before serving. Enjoy your fresh bruschetta!