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Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta
Bruschette are small, open-faced sandwiches of tomato and mozzarella cheese. They are delicious, quick and easy to make, and perfect appetizers.
Ingredients
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- french bread, long; crusty1 loaf
- plum tomatoes, medium ripe Roma tomatoes3
- mozzarella balls, large; fresh3
- basil leaves, fresh24
- coarse salt
- black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
- oregano
- balsamic vinegar
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 7 steps
Cut bread into ½ inch (1.27 cm) slices on the diagonal.
Lightly toast bread in the oven on both sides.
Cut tomatoes into ¼ inch (0.75 cm) slices, and place one on each slice of bread.
Cut mozzarella balls into ¼ inch (0.75cm) slices and place on top of tomato.
Slice basil into thin strips and sprinkle on top with the oregano.
Combine olive oil and balsamic vinegar (to taste) in a small bowl
Drizzle bruschetta with the mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
