Jul 13 2026

Bruschetta Bites Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

House-Made Crostini topped with Fresh Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella & Balsamic.

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Ingredients

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Crostini

Method

Crostini Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Slice the Baguette

    Slice the French baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  3. 3

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil.

  4. 4

    Bake the Crostini

    Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

  5. 5

    Cool the Crostini

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before topping.

Topping Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Dice the fresh tomatoes and place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 7

    Add Basil

    Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with tomatoes.

  3. 8

    Add Mozzarella

    Dice the fresh mozzarella cheese and add to the mixture.

  4. 9

    Season the Mixture

    Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste, then drizzle with balsamic glaze. Toss gently to combine.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Assemble the Bruschetta Bites

    Top each crostini with a generous spoonful of the tomato, basil, and mozzarella mixture.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.

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