Bruschetta Recipe
This Bruschetta recipe is always a crowd favorite as it combines Roma tomatoes, pearl mozzarella, and fresh basil that is drizzled with a balsamic glaze and served over a sliced french baguette.
Bruschetta Recipe
Italian Bruschetta is one of those classic summer dishes that is loved by all! So often during the summer, I whip this up for an easy dish for lunch. It makes the perfect appetizer and is ready in just 15 minutes.
The flavors of the tomato mixture with the basil and balsamic glaze over a slice of baguette are out of this world when it comes to flavor.
If you love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese then try our Caprese Christmas tree or our Individual Caprese Salad.
What is bruschetta?
Bruschetta is a classic antipasto appetizer from Italy. It typically consists of a grilled baguette topped with tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and balsamic glaze.
How to Make Italian Bruschetta
- Wash and small dice your tomatoes, and discard the ends. Put in a medium size bowl.
- Add your mozzarella pearls to the tomatoes, and make sure to separate the pearls from each other.
- Mince your garlic and basil and add to the bowl with tomatoes.
- Add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.
- Slice your baguette and put the bruschetta mix on your baguette.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Enjoy
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- You will want to drain off the excess juice from the tomatoes once they are cut. You don’t want the excess liquid in the tomato mixture.
- When you go to cut your basil be sure to use a sharp knife. This helps create clean cuts.
- Try to cut your tomatoes all the same size; this makes for a great presentation.
- You will want to warm your baguette in the oven for a few minutes. You can also place your slices of bread under the grill until it is lightly toasted.
Storage
You will want to enjoy this right away. If you want to store it for later be sure to store the tomato mixture separate from the bread.
Store your tomato mixture in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Store your bread in a plastic bag for up to 3 days at room temperature.
Yes, you can make the tomato mixture ahead of time. This allows the flavors to mix together. Prior to adding it to the bread, you will want to drain your mixture.
Bruschetta Recipe
This Bruschetta recipe is always a crowd favorite as it combines Roma tomatoes, pearl mozzarella, and fresh basil that is drizzled with a balsamic glaze that is served over a sliced french baguette.
Ingredients
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- 1 - 8oz pearl mozzarella
- 8-12 fresh leaves of basil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 French baguette
Instructions
Wash and small dice your tomatoes, and discard the ends. Put in a medium-size bowl.
Add your mozzarella pearls to the tomatoes, and make sure to separate the pearls from each other.
Mince your garlic and basil and add to the bowl with tomatoes.
Add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.
Slice your baguette and put the bruschetta mix on your baguette.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Enjoy
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
