Description
Bruschetta Pizza is a delicious blend of classic Italian bruschetta and comforting pizza, featuring toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and melted mozzarella. This vibrant dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, it’s a feast for the eyes and taste buds alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette (12 inches)
- 2 cups ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tbsp balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange on a baking sheet. Brush each slice with olive oil.
- Toast bread for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Top each toasted slice with the tomato mixture followed by mozzarella cubes.
- Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg