Cookbook:Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta

Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta
Category	Appetizer recipes
Servings	24 servings
Time	15 minutes
Difficulty

Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes | Appetizers

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

Makes about 24 Bruschette

Ingredients

• 1 long loaf crusty French bread
• 3 medium ripe roma tomatoes
• 3 large fresh mozzarella balls
• 24 fresh basil leaves
• Coarse salt
• Black pepper
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Oregano
• Balsamic vinegar

Procedure

1. Cut Bread into 1/2" (1.27cm) 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 with the oregano.
6. Combine olive oil and balsamic vinegar (to taste) in small bowl
7. Drizzle with mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Notes, tips, and variations

• 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