Description
Caprese Bruschetta Recipe is a fresh, easy, and delicious Italian appetizer perfect for any occasion. Bursting with flavors of ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and basil on toasted bread.
Ingredients
1 baguette, sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
8 oz fresh mozzarella, diced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice baguette and lightly brush with olive oil.
2. Toast bread slices for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp.
3. In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted bread slices.
5. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
Drain tomatoes well to avoid soggy bread.
Toast bread just before assembling.
Try adding a drizzle of pesto for a twist.
Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting and assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg