Cheesy Bruschetta
This recipe is inspired by one of my favorite appetizers at a restaurant that I worked at for a couple of years in Colorado Springs Called Paravicinis. I was obsessed with their bruschetta among a lot of their other dishes. if you’re ever in the area, you should definitely go!
My version is a garlic bread with fresh mozzarella that is broiled in the oven and then topped with sliced cherry tomatoes that are tossed in olive oil, garlic, diced red onion, and a little salt and pepper and then sprinkled with basil and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. This cheesy, garlic-y bruschetta could be the Labor Day weekend star of all your meals.
This recipe is amazing & shoutout to Franco if you see this!
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Pyrex Glass Bowls
Microplane Zester
All Clad Measuring Cups
Strainer/Colander
Dough Scraper
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Cheesy Brushetta
Ingredients
- 1 baguette or rustic Italian bread, sliced in half lengthwise
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled and halved
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 16 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered or halved
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic reduction (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, basil, red onion, grated garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently to combine and then set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F
- Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet.
- Brush each slice lightly with olive oil on both sides. Note: I used garlic confit olive oil, but if you don't have that on hand you can rub garlic onto the bread after toasting.
- Toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until the bread is golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and immediately rub the halved garlic cloves over the top of each slice.
- Tear slices of mozzarella evenly on each piece of toasted bread.
- Set oven to broil, and then return the garlic bread with mozzarella to the oven and broil for about 1-2 minutes until melted. Keep your eye on it, it can burn quickly!
- Transfer the cheesy bread to a serving platter/plate.
- Top the bread with the tomato mixture and then sprinkle with sliced basil. Drizzle with balsamic reduction and then have the time of your life!
