Description
Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze is a delicious appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with a fresh mixture of diced cherry tomatoes, basil, and garlic, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until the bread is lightly toasted.
- Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven. If using, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each slice and return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each toasted baguette slice. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using heirloom tomatoes or adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato mixture for a bit of heat.
- Substitute the balsamic glaze with a drizzle of pesto for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg