Jul 13 2026

Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep the Bread

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Brush each slice of bread with olive oil on both sides.

  3. 3

    Toast the Bread

    Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and toast the bread for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and set aside.

Topping Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Tomato Mixture

    Chop the fresh tomatoes into small dice and place them in a bowl.

  2. 5

    Add Basil and Garlic

    Chop the fresh basil leaves and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.

  3. 6

    Season the Mixture

    Add salt and black pepper to the tomato mixture. Toss everything together until well combined.

  4. 7

    Add Mozzarella

    Chop the mozzarella cheese into small cubes and fold it into the tomato mixture gently.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Top the Toasted Bread

    Spoon the tomato and mozzarella mixture generously onto each slice of toasted bread.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and crispy.

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