Best Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta Recipes

FRESH MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degreesF.
• Slice French bread or baguette into 1/2-inch slices.
• Brush both sides lightly with 2 T olive oil.
• Place on baking sheet.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt, if desired.
• Combine chopped tomatoes, Italian seasoning and crushed garlic.
• Set aside.
• Bake French bread slices in oven for 3 minutes.
• Turn each slice over and bake an additional 2 minutes.
• Remove from oven.
• Spread each slice with a tablespoon of the tomato mixture.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Return to oven for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Serve immediately.

BRUSCHETTA WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• Add the pepper strips and sauté until lightly browned at the edges and beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium low, stir in the minced garlic, cover and continue cooking until soft, about 8 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste; remove from heat and stir in the vinegar.
• Grill the bread over a medium heat, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place the toast slices on a large platter, rub the peeled garlic over the tops, and brush with the remaining olive oil.
• Place a few slices of mozzarella cheese on each toast. Cover with a portion of the sautéed peppers, the top with a sprinkling of basil.
• Serve immediately.

BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Cut the baguette into 1/4-to 3/8-inch-thick slices and place on a baking sheet. Brush the bread with the olive oil and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until light brown. Peel one of the cloves of garlic and rub it over the warm bread slices.
• Cut the mozzarella into 1/4-inch cubes. Cut the tomatoes in half, remove the seeds by scraping them out of the tomato with a small tool or your finger, and dice into 1/4-inch pieces. Coarsely chop the basil. Peel and finely chop the remaining 3 cloves of garlic or pass them through a garlic press.
• Combine the mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and chopped garlic in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon some of the tomato mixture onto each piece of toasted bread and serve immediately.
• You may wonder where to find fresh mozzarella cheese. Many grocery stores now have self-serve olive bars that often include fresh mozzarella; otherwise, check the deli counter. They usually have fresh mozzarella that's quite a bit cheaper than prepackaged versions. Plus, you can get exactly the amount you need.

BRUSCHETTA SALAD WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss bread cubes with 1/4 cup of the dressing; spread into 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake 8 to 12 min. or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, mix tomatoes, onions and remaining 1/2 cup dressing in large bowl. Add greens, cheese and basil; toss lightly.
• Add toasted bread cubes just before serving; mix lightly.

FRESH MOZZARELLA PESTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil. Set aside.
• Place ciabatta rolls on a baking sheet with cut sides facing up. Brush with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with 1/4 cup asiago cheese, and broil 2 minutes, or until golden.
• Spread each roll half with 1 tablespoon pesto, and top with 4 slices of fresh mozzarella. Divide tomatoes evenly over mozzarella, and top with remaining asiago cheese. Serve.

SAUTEED GREENS BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Position an oven rack 4 inches below the broiler element and preheat the broiler. To make the toasts, arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush on one side with some of the olive oil. Broil until brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the toasts and broil the other side. Remove the toasts from the oven and while warm, rub one side of each toast with the cut surfaces of the halved garlic cloves. Transfer to a rack to cool.
• To prepare the greens, in a large, heavy-bottomed saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the greens, season with salt and pepper, and saute, stirring, until wilted and tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour off any excess liquid. Add the mozzarella and stir to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
• To assemble, place about 1 tablespoon of the greens mixture on the oiled side of each toast. Serve immediately.
• The toasts can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored at room temperature in an airtight container.