Jul 13 2026

Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread with tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 2

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil.

  3. 3

    Grill the Bread

    Place the bread slices on the grill and toast for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Topping Preparation

  1. 4

    Chop the Tomatoes

    Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 5

    Add Basil and Garlic

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

  3. 6

    Season the Mixture

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

  4. 7

    Add Mozzarella

    Chop or tear the mozzarella cheese into small pieces and fold it into the tomato mixture.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble the Bruschetta

    Top each grilled bread slice with a generous spoonful of the tomato and mozzarella mixture.

  2. 9

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the bruschetta immediately, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired.

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