What's the difference between bruschetta and crostini?

Both are appetizers made with sliced and toasted baguette and toppings but bruschetta uses thick slices of bread and crostini uses very thin slices . With bruschetta, the bread still has some chewiness in the center but crostini is crispy and crunchy throughout because it's so thin.

Does classic bruschetta have mozzarella?

No, there is no mozzarella in a classic bruschetta. It's something I add extra to make this appetizer more fun!

What is bruschetta topping made of?

It's usually made with diced tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar. Some recipes also include olive oil and garlic.

What qualifies as bruschetta?

Bruschetta is thick slices of baguette brushed with olive oil served with various toppings. It's usually served with tomatoes but doesn't have to be.

Should bruschetta be served hot or cold?

The bread is toasted but the dish is meant to be served cold.

How long does the tomato mixture last?

It keeps in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Do not add any salt to it so the tomatoes don't release too much juice. Season the finished bruschetta with salt right before serving.

Bruschetta with Mozzarella

Name: Bruschetta with Mozzarella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 baguette, cut into ¾” (2 cm) thick slices (I got 16 slices); 1 cup finely chopped red onion (½ large red onion); 1 kg tomatoes (I used 20 small tomatoes, not cherry tomatoes, 3-4 cups when diced); ½ cup finely chopped fresh basil; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; Black pepper to taste; 150g (16 pieces) mini bocconcini (mini mozzarella); 1 clove garlic; Sea salt or Himalayan pink salt to taste; Balsamic glaze for serving (optional)

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Bruschetta with Mozzarella

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This Bruschetta with Mozzarella is a cheesy twist on the classic tomato bruschetta. It's the perfect appetizer to make during tomato season. All you need are 6 ingredients and 30 minutes!

Total Time30 minutes
Yield4-6 1x
DietVegetarian

Ingredients

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1 baguette, cut into 3/4” (2 cm) thick slices (I got 16 slices)
1 cup finely chopped red onion (1/2 large red onion)
1 kg tomatoes (I used 20 small tomatoes, not cherry tomatoes, 3-4 cups when diced)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Black pepper to taste
150g (16 pieces) mini bocconcini (mini mozzarella)
1 clove garlic
Sea salt or Himalayan pink salt to taste
Balsamic glaze for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400F (200C).
Cut the baguette into thick slices and lay them on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Set aside.
Chop the onion and add to a medium bowl. Set aside.
Cut the tomatoes into quarters, remove the seeds (optional but prevents the mixture from being too runny), and dice into small pieces.
Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper to the bowl with diced red onions. Stir to mix everything and set aside.
Cut the mini bocconcini into halves and set aside.
Toast the prepared baguette slices in the oven for 5 mins on one side. Take them out of the oven, brush with the garlic clove, turn around, brush again and add two halves of the mini bocconcini to each slice.
Turn the oven up to 450F (230C) and transfer the baguette back into the oven for another 5 mins or until the baguette is golden and the cheese is melted.
Top the slices with the tomato mixture, season with salt and more pepper if desired, drizzle with the balsamic glaze if desired, and serve.

Notes

Salt: Don’t add the sea salt to the tomatoes because it would draw too much liquid out of them. Instead, sprinkle it on the finished bruschetta.

Storing: This bruschetta is best enjoyed right away. If you want to prepare it in advance, prepare the tomato mixture without the salt and pepper and store it in the fridge for 2-3 days. Toast the baguette with the cheese right before serving.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Appetizer
Method: Oven
Cuisine: Italian

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