Mozzarella Basil Bruschetta

Lainey6605's Note:

This is a great light appetizer. You can add whatever you would like each time you make it.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 1.0 dozen

• 6 slices Italian bread , 1/2-inch thick
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large tomato , seeded and chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil , minced
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄8; teaspoon salt
• 6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese , halved

Directions:

1. Cut each slice of bread in half; place on an ungreased baking sheet and brush with oil.
2. In small bowl, combine the tomato, basil, pepper and salt.
3. Spoon 1 T over each piece of bread; top with cheese and remaining tomato mixture.
4. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Reviews

[AG427]

I had something similar to this at the Olive Garden years ago. I followed the recipe for the most part, but I substituted store bought garlic bread (Pepperidge Farm) for the Italian bread and that added buttery garlic flavor that went perfectly with this.

[Kim127]

Fantastic!! Flavor is great! I loved having the cheese in between the tomato mixture. Only thing I added was to rub the bread with a piece of sliced garlic before topping. Thanks Lainey!!

[~Nimz~]

This was a very nice bruschetta as written. A little bland for our taste, but as the intro states, you can add whatever you like. I wanted to make as written. I miss the onion and garlic of most bruschetta. But we still enjoyed this. Thanks Lainey. Made for Zaar Stars Tag Game.