Tomato and Cheese Bruschetta
Crisp grilled bread topped with juicy tomatoes, melted cheese, and a swirl of pesto. A simple yet satisfying appetizer that comes together in minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat your oven's broiler. Slice the 1 baguette diagonally into 12 slices about 1/2 inch thick.
Step 2
Brush both sides of each bread slice with 2 tbsp of the olive oil. Place them on a baking sheet.
Step 3
Broil the bread for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Step 4
Dice the 3 tomatoes and toss with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
Step 5
Slice the 8 oz mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick pieces. Place one slice on each toasted bread piece.
Step 6
Spoon the tomato mixture over the cheese, dividing evenly among the slices.
Step 7
Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and the tomatoes are warm, with edges slightly charred.
Step 8
Drizzle the 0.25 cup pesto over the hot bruschetta. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- broiler
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
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