Cookbook:Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta

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Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta
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Category: Appetizer recipes
Servings: 24 servings
Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Cookbook | Recipes | Appetizers

Small, open-faced sandwiches, Bruschette make perfect appetizers. They are delicious and quick and easy to make.

Makes about 24 Bruschette

[edit] Ingredients

[edit] Procedure

  1. Cut Bread into 1/2" (4cm) slices on the diagonal
  2. Lightly toast bread in the oven on both sides
  3. Cut tomatoes into 1/4 inch (0.75cm) slices and place one on each slice of bread.
  4. Cut mozzarella balls into 1/4 inch (0.75cm) slices and place on top of tomato.
  5. Chop basil into thin strips and sprinkle on top
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

[edit] Notes, tips, and variations

  • an optional re-toasting with toppings on will make the mozzarella melty and even more delicious
  • authentic Italian Bruschetta begins with rubbing roasted garlic cloves on the toasted bread slices