If you are looking for an easy and tasty snack, try this bruschetta with tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil. I like to make it for a drink, a summer day, or as a side dish for the BBQ. It is quick and easy to make, and the fresh ingredients make it really delicious.
Easy Baguette Bruschetta with Mozzarella, Tomato, and Garlic
I first had tomato and mozzarella bruschetta during my first holiday with my boyfriend (now my husband ;-)). We had it as a starter in a restaurant. It was delicious, especially with the warm temperatures. When we moved in together, I made this snack often afterward.
The combination of crispy grilled baguette, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil makes this recipe light and tasty. It's perfect for a sunny day or if you want to make a quick snack. Sometimes, I add a little balsamic glaze just because it's tasty. I'm curious to know what you think about this appetizer!
Crispy Grilled Baguette with Tomato, Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil
- Baguette: Easy and delicious to make fresh. You can also use ciabatta or thick slices of sourdough bread.
- Olive oil: For a nice golden brown bread. Use extra virgin olive oil.
- Roma tomatoes: These tomatoes are tasty and have a lot of flesh. Remove the skin and seeds, so the salad does not become too wet.
- Garlic: For a spicy taste.
- Mozzarella: This is a nice, creamy, soft cheese. Buffalo mozzarella is the tastiest, but regular mozzarella is also possible. Drain the cheese well.
- Basil: Tomatoes and basil go well together. To prevent dark-cut edges, tear the basil instead of cutting it.
Simple Bruschetta Recipe with Tomato, Mozzarella, and Garlic
- Slice the bread diagonally and drizzle both sides with olive oil.
- Grill the bread until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the skin and seeds from the tomatoes. Cut the flesh into cubes and place in a bowl.
- Add the garlic, mozzarella, basil, oil, salt and pepper. Mix everything well. Divide the tomato mixture over the grilled bread and serve. Grill the bread so that the tomato mixture does not get soggy. You can grill the bread on the BBQ, in a grill pan, or on a baking sheet in the oven (turn halfway).
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Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tomatoes, roma or plum
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- ½ cup mozzarella, drained, cut into small cubes
- 15 fresh basil, leaves, torn into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Bread
- Cut the baguette diagonally into slices to have the largest cutting surface.1 baguette
- Sprinkle both sides of the baguette with olive oil.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Grill the slices of baguette on both sides.
Remove the Tomato Skin
- Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to the boil and prepare a large bowl of ice water (cold water with ice cubes).
- Cut a cross in the bottom of the tomatoes and immerse them in the boiling water for 20 seconds. Remove the tomatoes from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and place them in the bowl with the ice water. Leave them in there for a minute.3 tomatoes
- With a sharp knife, carefully remove the tomato's skin (this should go easy). Do this for all the tomatoes.
Make the Tomato Mozzarella Topping
- Cut the tomatoes into quarters, remove the base, and scrape off as much flesh as possible with a teaspoon. We will no longer use the tomato skins and seeds.
- Cut the tomatoes into small cubes and put them in a bowl.
- Add the garlic, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, pepper, and salt. Mix everything well.2 cloves garlic, ½ cup mozzarella, 15 fresh basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Taste and, if necessary, season with salt and pepper.
Serve
- Take a piece of bread and cover it with the tomato mozzarella mix. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Grilling the bread keeps it crispy and gives you an excellent base for the tomato-mozzarella mix. This method doesn't make the bread soggy, so don't forget to do this step.
- You can grill the bread on the BBQ, in a grill pan, or on a baking sheet in the oven. Grill until crispy, turning halfway through.
- Room temperature: Grill the rolls and store them in plastic wrap during the day.
- Refrigerator: Store the tomato-mozzarella mix in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
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