5 from 3 votes
Caprese Bruschetta
The fresh flavors from this Caprese Bruschetta provide such a delicious appetizer. Crispy bread, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and a tangy balsamic glaze pair perfectly. It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser for any special occasion.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
402 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients
- 1 baguette sliced Into 1.5-2 inch pieces, large
- 16 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
- 1 ½ cups diced tomatoes
- 3 Tablespoons basil chopped, fresh
- 2 shallot minced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the sliced baguette pieces onto a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the diced tomatoes, basil, shallots, garlic, olive oil, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Place 2 mozzarella slices onto each baguette piece. Bake the baguette pieces in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the mozzarella has melted and the bread is toasty.
- Remove the baguette pieces from the oven and top each with a heaping spoonful of the tomato mixture.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over top and enjoy!
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Notes
- This caprese bruschetta is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven when the bread is still warm and crispy.
- To enhance the flavors, you can brush the baguette slices with olive oil before toasting them in the oven.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of balsamic glaze according to your taste preference.
- Can I use dried basil instead of fresh basil?
- Fresh basil contributes a vibrant flavor to this dish. However, if you don’t have fresh basil on hand, you can substitute with dried basil. Use about 1 teaspoon of dried basil for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
916mg
(38%)
Potassium
258mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
635IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
451mg
(45%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 916mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 635IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 451mg | 45% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.