Bruschetta with Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Recipe

Name: Bruschetta with Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf French baguette; sourdough; Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 lg. cloves garlic, peeled; 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb. ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil; 1 tbsp. finely chopped Italian parsley; 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper; 1/4 lb. mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Servings: persons

1 loaf French baguette
sourdough
Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 lg. cloves garlic, peeled
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp. finely chopped Italian parsley
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper
1/4 lb. mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1
Dice tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces; drain over a bowl for 1/2 hour to remove excess liquid.
2
Combine all relish ingredients except the mozzarella cheese in a small non-aluminum bowl.
3
Stir well and taste for seasoning.
4
Prepare grill for medium-hot grilling.
5
Place the bread on the grill; grill each side just until marks of the grill appear.
6
Remove from grill and place on serving platter.
7
Rub the bread pieces on each side with cut edges of the peeled garlic cloves.
8
Add cheese to the relish; spoon mixture over each baguette slice and then drizzle the final 2 tbsp.
9
extra virgin olive oil over top.
10
Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and serve.

313

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf French baguette, sourdough, Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices, 2 lg. cloves garlic, peeled, and more.

Yes, Bruschetta with Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bruschetta with Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella

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