Bruschetta Mozzarella

Ingredients

Servings

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 Tbsp

Olive Oil

3 cloves

Garlic

2 cups

Roma Tomatoes

12

Fresh Basil Leaves

1/4 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

1/2 tsp

Salt

1/2

Baguette

1/4 cup

Unsalted Butter

1 1/3 cups

Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Ball

1 Tbsp

Balsamic Vinegar

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Dice the Roma Tomatoes (2 cups) and slice the Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Ball (1 1/3 cups) into small pieces, about the size of a thick coin. Chiffonade the Fresh Basil Leaves (12) . Mince the Garlic (3 cloves) .

Step 2

Heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a small frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add the minced garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes stirring frequently, until the garlic is a light golden color.

Step 3

Empty the garlic and oil into a medium mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil to the mixing bowl. Add the Balsamic Vinegar (1 Tbsp) , Salt (1/2 tsp) , and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) and mix thoroughly. Set the bowl aside while you prepare the bread.

Step 5

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the broiler on high. Slice the Baguette (1/2) and spread the slices on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Melt the Unsalted Butter (1/4 cup) and brush lightly over each piece of bread.

Step 6

Toast the bread under the broiler for 4-5 minutes or until the edges of the bread are golden-brown, but keep a close eye on it so it doesn’t burn. Remove the tray and place the bread on a serving plate.

Step 7

Serve immediately. You’ll hardly be able to resist.