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Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta

Appetizers Bruschette are small, open-faced sandwiches of tomato and mozzarella cheese. They are delicious, quick and easy to make, and perfect appetizers.

Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta prepared recipe
PrepNot statedCook15 minServesFlexibleLevelMedium
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 7 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 9 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 15 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

An optional re-toasting with toppings on will make the mozzarella melt and be even more delicious.

Authentic Italian bruschetta begins with rubbing roasted garlic cloves on the toasted bread slices.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Cut bread into ½ inch (1.27 cm) slices on the diagonal.

  2. 02

    Lightly toast bread in the oven on both sides.

  3. 03

    Cut tomatoes into ¼ inch (0.75 cm) slices, and place one on each slice of bread.

  4. 04

    Cut mozzarella balls into ¼ inch (0.75cm) slices and place on top of tomato.

  5. 05

    Slice basil into thin strips and sprinkle on top with the oregano.

  6. 06

    Combine olive oil and balsamic vinegar (to taste) in a small bowl

  7. 07

    Drizzle bruschetta with the mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: Public domain, credited to B:User:Alcinoe; view original image record .