15-Minute Caprese Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze
This Caprese Bruschetta relies on simple, fresh ingredients that come together harmoniously to give you a perfectly balanced bite!
Ingredients
- 1 large Baguette
- 16 ounces fresh Mozzarella, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, diced heirloom, beefsteak, or vine ripe
- ½ ounce basil about 2 large sprigs
- ½ large red onion optional
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice your baguette into 1.5 - 2-inch thick pieces, and line them up flat on a large baking sheet.1 large Baguette
- Finely chop your tomato, onion, basil, and garlic and add to a large mixing bowl.2 large tomatoes, diced, ½ ounce basil, ½ large red onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Crack the salt and pepper over your tomato mixture, and pour on olive oil. Use a large spoon to mix it up.¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Slice your mozzarella and place it on each piece of bread. Toast your bread in the oven for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasty.16 ounces fresh Mozzarella, sliced
- Remove the bread from the oven and top with a heaping tablespoon of bruschetta mixture.1 large Baguette
- Drizzle balsamic glaze on top and enjoy!2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
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Notes
- If your bread is stale, just put a few drops of water on the baking sheet around your bread as it toasts in the oven.
- You can use balsamic vinegar in place of balsamic glaze, but it's generally a little less sweet and more liquid.
- You can also opt to make your own balsamic glaze by reducing balsamic vinegar. Just heat a couple of tablespoons in a small pot over medium heat for about 20 minutes and allow to cool before drizzling over your bruschetta.