Bruschetta Recipe
Tomato, basil, and mozzarella on toasted bread
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Ingredients
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Bruschetta Topping
Bread
Method
Prepare the Topping
- 1
Chop the Tomatoes
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Basil and Cheese
Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl along with the diced mozzarella cheese, which should be cut into small cubes.
- 3
Season the Mixture
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomato mixture. Season with salt and black pepper, and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Prepare the Bread
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 5
Slice the Bread
Slice the baguette or ciabatta loaf diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- 6
Toast the Bread
Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Rub with Garlic
Remove the toasted bread from the oven and immediately rub one side of each slice with a garlic clove to infuse flavor.
Assemble the Bruschetta
- 8
Top the Bread
Spoon the prepared tomato mixture generously onto the toasted side of each slice of bread.
- 9
Serve
Serve the bruschetta immediately, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired.