Bruschetta and mozzarella
A very tasty version of bruschetta with herbs and mozzarella.
9,317
50 min.
Easy
12 people
10 IngredientsLast modified on: January 11th 2024
2 2⁄3 cups cherry tomatoes
12 slices 
3 sprigs 
3 
3 
6 leaves 
2 2⁄3 cups mozzarella
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.
Cooking: 35 min.
All in all: 50 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
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 990 RDI=380 % | 6,940 RDI=660 % | 270 RDI=40 % | 3,440 RDI=170 % | 14,410 RDI: 170 % |
| Per 100 g | 50 RDI=20 % | 380 RDI=40 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 190 RDI=9 % | 790 RDI: 9 % |
| Per person | 80 RDI=30 % | 580 RDI=60 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 290 RDI=10 % | 1,200 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 9.30 €
- Per person : 0.80 €
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Mozzarella
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Cherry tomatoes
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