Caprese Bruschetta
Caprese bruschetta combines fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and basil with a drizzle of olive oil, served over crispy, garlic-rubbed Italian bread.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce Day-Old Baguette Bread sliced ½" thick
- 4 Roma Tomatoes diced
- 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Pearls
- 2-3 tablespoons Olive Oil divided
- 4-5 Basil Leaves thinly sliced into ribbons (chiffonade-style)
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Caprese Mixture
- Combine diced tomatoes, mozzarella, and chopped basil in a medium-sized bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Gently toss to coat the tomatoes and mozzarella.
Toast the Bread
- Pan-Seared: Brush remaining olive oil on both sides of bread slices. Place bread slices in a hot pan over medium-high heat. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Oven-Baked: Brush the top of each bread slice with remaining olive oil, and place on a baking pan. Bake in the oven at 400℉ for 8-10 minutes.
- Grilled: Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil. Place on hot grill grates and cook for 3 minutes on one side, flip, and then cook for 1-2 minutes. Leave the bottoms slightly less cooked to prevent them from getting too crispy.
Rub with Garlic
- Remove the toasted bread from the heat and, while it's still warm, rub the top of each slice with a garlic clove.
Add the Topping
- Add tomato and mozzarella mixture to each slice.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 354mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 368IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 1mg