Caprese Bruschetta: Easy Appetizer to Elevate Your Dinner Parties
Caprese bruschetta is a delightful and fresh appetizer that combines tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with crispy bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of crusty bread
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the slices of bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Toast the bread in the oven for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze, salt, and pepper.
- Once the bread is toasted, remove from the oven and top each slice with the tomato mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Can be made ahead and assembled just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Caprese Bruschetta, Appetizer, Easy Recipe