Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

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The topping for this simple Fresh Tomato Bruschetta appetizer can be put together ahead of time and refrigerated. We also love it on top of grilled chicken sandwiches, hamburgers and homemade pizza. —Samantha Cass, Swartz Creek, Michigan

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Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 36 Servings
20 5 25

Ingredients

  • 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients.
  • Spread baguette slices with butter; top each with a cheese slice. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 appetizer equals 81 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 95 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Fresh Tomato Bruschetta in Simple & Delicious August/September 2011, p55

Tip

Fresh Mozzarella Facts

Compared to the more firm texture of most commercially produced mozzarella, fresh mozzarella is soft and moist. The flavor is mild, delicate and somewhat milky. Fresh mozzarella is usually shaped into balls and stored in brine. After buying fresh mozzarella, it should be refrigerated in the brine and eaten within a few days.

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2012 by moogie207

I have made this several times since July 4th. I made as stated, only using fresh tomatoes instead of plum as they are so abundant here in NC now. Because of excessive heat here and I am on beach, I would not turn on broiler to toast and served on sliced baguettes with fresh mozz.. no leftovers. One thing I do, do is chop the tomatoes small so you can get a lot on bread and they don't fall off. It past the test with my friend's 95 yr old Italian mother, so that says something.

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by applej

Best bruschetta ever!! My wife made this for us with tomatoes from our garden, I couldn't stop eating these.

 
 

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