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Caprese Bruschetta

Perfect for an Italian brunch, appetizer, or snack, this Caprese Bruschetta recipe is one you’ll use over and over. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 crostini
Calories: 378 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups fresh ripe tomatoes diced
  • ¼ cup fresh basil juillened
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 12 lices baguette cut ¼” thick
  • 12 lices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • flakey sea salt for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the broiler to high and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil (for easy clean up).
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine the tomatoes, basil, balsamic, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Brush each piece of baguette with olive oil and broil for 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip the baguette and brush the other side with olive oil. Add a piece of mozzarella to the top of each crostini and broil for another 3 minutes, or until the mozzarella is warm and melted.
  4. Remove the crostini from the oven and top with marinated tomatoes and a sprinkle of flakey salt. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Good tomatoes are the key to this recipe– I highly recommend making this when you have access to local, in season tomatoes. Heirloom varieties tend to have the most flavor but any kind will work.
  • Basil adds a fresh earthy flavor to the bruschetta.
  • Balsamic adds sweetness and acidity to the bruschetta— I recommend using a good quality balsamic in this recipe!
  • Olive oil helps toast the crostini and marinate the tomatoes– I recommend a robust, full flavored olive oil.
  • I’m making this recipe on a baguette but it can also be made on Italian or rustic sourdough bread.
  • Fresh mozzarella pairs deliciously with tomato and basil– try to slice the mozzarella as thin as you can (about 1/8th inch) so it melts well.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 378kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 774mg (32%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12crostini

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 378kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 774mg 32%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.