Bruschetta and mozzarella
A very tasty version of bruschetta with herbs and mozzarella.
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Last modified on: January 11th 2024
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1 lb + 5.1 oz cherry tomatoes
12 slices 
3 sprigs 
3 
3 
6 leaves 
1 lb + 5.1 oz mozzarella
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 14 min. | 32 min. | 46 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Stage 2 - 6 min.
Stage 3 - 1 min.
In the same pan, once the bread slices are toasted, pour 4 tablespoons of oil and when hot, add 3 sprigs thyme, 3 bayleaves, 3 cloves garlic cut in 2 and 6 leaves sage.
Cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
Cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook gently for about 5 minutes.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Remove and discard the herbs and garlic clove...
Stage 6 - 5 min.
...and simmer gently for a few more minutes.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Stage 7 - 4 min.
Place the slices of bread on a sheet of baking paper on a baking sheet.
Spread the tomatoes over the slices of bread.
If you have a little cooking juice left in the bottom of the pan, you can pour it over the tomatoes, or add a delicious sauce, it's allowed ;-)
Spread the tomatoes over the slices of bread.
If you have a little cooking juice left in the bottom of the pan, you can pour it over the tomatoes, or add a delicious sauce, it's allowed ;-)
Stage 8 - 4 min.
Place a thin slice of mozzarella on each slice...
Stage 9 - 15 min.
...then bake at 200°C (390°F) for 10-15 minutes.
Stage 10
Serve warm, with a few basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
Remarks
It's winter and you don't have any tomatoes? Use whole tinned tomatoes cut into pieces.
In summer, cherry tomatoes can be replaced by traditional tomatoes cut into large cubes.
In summer, cherry tomatoes can be replaced by traditional tomatoes cut into large cubes.
Keeping
To be enjoyed during the day.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 2,141 Kcal or 8,964 Kj | 185 gr | 437 gr | 154 gr |
| 79 % | 53 % | 31 % | 17 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 117 Kcal or 490 Kj | 10 gr | 24 gr | 8 gr |
| 4 % | 3 % | 2 % | 1 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 178 Kcal or 745 Kj | 15 gr | 36 gr | 13 gr |
| 7 % | 4 % | 3 % | 1 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 10.08 $
- Per person : 0.84 $
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Mozzarella: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Grilled cheese, Bruschetta, Pan-fried chicken breast on mozzarella, Harvest Gratin, Quick flaky pizza, ... All |
 | Cherry tomatoes: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Green beans with tomato cream sauce, Spaghetti with tomatoes and pesto, Cherry tomato and green bean salad, Panzanella, Pasta with cherry tomatoes, olives and feta cheese, ... All |
 | Bread: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Croque-monsieur complet, French onion soup, Cornouaillaise salad, Panzanella, Leek and egg frichti, ... All |
 | Sage: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Bourguignon potatoes , Ratatouille confite, Beef braised in reduced red wine, Pork escalope with mushrooms and sage cream, Spinach and ricotta ravioli, ... All |
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