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    Home » Appetizers » Bruschetta with Cheese

    Bruschetta with Cheese

    Published: Apr 20, 2015 · Modified: Jan 12, 2021 by Sharee · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Bruschetta with Cheese is easy to make with melted fresh mozzarella and french baguettes toasted to golden brown perfection.   

    Drizzling sauce on top of each Bruschetta with Cheese served on a metal tray

    I Love Bruschetta with Cheese

    I like to serve these Hors d’Oeuvres with my pinky up.  I try my best not to gobble up these tiny wonders while I am prepping them to serve.  I feel like the cookie monster ready to attack when I bring these appetizers to life, because they are so damn good! 

    Excuse my profound language, but these miniature delights deserve a round of applause and a standing ovation.

    Why Making This Bruschetta with Cheese?

    This easy to make bruschetta recipe requires only a few ingredients, with taking only a few minutes to make.  You can slice your bread ahead of time if you’re entertaining, so that you can further decrease your prep time.  

    Plus, they are the perfect addition for a dinner party, or for any dinner for that matter.  But on the flip side, they have been my go to comfort food this week while I cram for some work related test…… 

    So with that being said, black suite attire is not required when you have the urge to stuff your face full of these cheesy bread concoctions.  Enjoy this bruschetta with cheese and come back for more!

    Bruschetta with Cheese DSC_0838

    Tips To Make This Recipe

    • You can slice and brown your bread ahead of time if you’re entertaining, so that you can further decrease your prep time.  Just make sure to store the browned bread in a covered container until ready to use.  
    • You can also make the tomato mixture ahead of time and keep covered in the refrigerator – this also allows the flavors to penetrate the tomatoes.  
    • Plus slice your fresh mozzarella if you didn’t purchase pre-sliced fresh mozzarella ahead of time and keep covered and refrigerated until ready to use.
    • Save time by prepping all ingredients for this bruschetta with cheese before serving time. Bread can be sliced and toasted ahead of time, and cheese can be sliced ahead of time. This helps for easy assemble of ingredients when completing the cooking process of this appetizer prior to serving. And Remember to serve immediately!
    • Is one French baguette too much for you? Any unused sliced bread can be stored in the freezer for future use. When ready to use, take the sliced bread out of the freezer and let it sit for about 20 minutes, then it’s ready to use! Note- I usually don’t oil and toast the unused bread before freezing……

    ENJOYING THIS Bruschetta with Cheese? YOU WILL LOVE THESE, TOO:

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    And if you love mozzarella more than anything, Sargento have a similar recipe, too.

    MADE THIS RECIPE? 

    ♥♥♥ Please rate this recipe and leave a comment below to let me know if you enjoyed it. And follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more delicious inspiration! ♥♥♥

    Drizzling sauce on top of each Bruschetta with Cheese served on a metal tray

    Bruschetta with Cheese

    This Bruschetta with Cheese is easy to make with melted fresh mozzarella and french baguettes toasted to golden brown perfection.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 16 to 25 pieces
    Calories: 144kcal
    Author: Sharee

    Ingredients

    • Ingredients for Tomato Mixture:
    • 1 pint of red grape tomatoes
    • 1 pint of yellow grape tomatoes
    • 2 to 3 garlic cloves (minced or grated)
    • 6 basil leaves (roughly chopped)
    • 1 tablespoon of honey infused balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon of olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • Salt to taste
    • Ingredients for Bread Portion of Recipe:
    • 1 pound of Fresh Mozzarella
    • 1 French baguette bread loaf
    • ¼ to ½ cup olive oil

    Instructions

    • Cut the tomatoes in half.
    • In a medium size bowl mix together the tomatoes, garlic, basil leaves, both balsamic vinegars, and black pepper.
    • Salt this tomato mixture to taste with a pinch or two of salt.
    • Cover the mixture and place in the refrigerator.
    • Let the tomato mixture sit for about 30 minutes to an hour to allow all the flavors to blend together.
    • While the tomato mixture sits, slice the French baguette bread loaf into equal slices.
    • This should give you about 26 slices of bread.
    • Place the sliced bread loaf pieces into a Ziploc bag or container and set aside until you are ready to finalize your bruschetta.
    • When ready to complete the bruschetta bread for serving, turn the oven on to broil.
    • Slice the mozzarella into equal slices. This should give you 16 slices of mozzarella. (When using the whole bread loaf- I usually cut these 16 slices of mozzarella into halves so that I have enough mozzarella for the whole bread loaf.)
    • Brush each side of the sliced bread pieces with olive oil.
    • Place the bread loaf slices on a baking pan or cooking sheet, and place in oven.
    • Cook the sliced bread pieces on each side for about 1 to 1 & ½ minutes or until both sides of the bread pieces are golden brown.
    • Top each of the browned bread pieces with a one slice of the mozzarella.
    • Place these mozzarella covered bread slices back into the oven, and cook (using the broil temperature) the bread slices for about 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese melts.
    • Garnish these cheese bread slices with the tomato mixture and serve immediately.

    Notes

    Time Saving Tip:
    • Save time by prepping all ingredients before serving time. Bread can be sliced and toasted ahead of time, and cheese can be sliced ahead of time. This helps for easy assemble of ingredients when completing the cooking process of this appetizer prior to serving. And Remember to serve immediately!
    Freezer Tip:
    • Is one French baguette too much for you? Any unused sliced bread can be stored in the freezer for future use. When ready to use, take the sliced bread out of the freezer and let it sit for about 20 minutes, then it’s ready to use! Note- I usually don’t oil and toast the unused bread before freezing……
    Cooking Tips:
    • You can slice and brown your bread ahead of time if you're entertaining, so that you can further decrease your prep time.  Just make sure to store the browned bread in a covered container until ready to use.
    • You can also make the tomato mixture ahead of time and keep covered in the refrigerator - this also allows the flavors to penetrate the tomatoes.
    • Plus slice your fresh mozzarella if you didn't purchase pre-sliced fresh mozzarella ahead of time and keep covered and refrigerated until ready to use.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 692IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 1mg

    Please note that I am not a nutritionist, and the nutritional information is an estimate only. It varies based on the products and brands used.

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    Comments

    1. Helena

      January 03, 2021 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect entertainer – great for any party 🙂

      Reply
    2. Marissa

      August 06, 2016 at 12:38 am

      What a beautiful appetizer! Simple and perfect…

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        August 12, 2016 at 5:12 pm

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    3. Igor @ Cooking The Globe

      August 05, 2016 at 11:48 am

      What an awesome appetizer! Love the addition of basil, it makes everything better 🙂

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        August 05, 2016 at 12:18 pm

        Yes I agree the basil takes it over the top! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    4. Hungry_Healthy_Happy

      August 05, 2016 at 11:32 am

      We love making this as a summer starter, and lots of balsamic glaze is a must!

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        August 05, 2016 at 11:40 am

        Yes the glaze is definitely required in large amounts 🙂

        Reply
    5. Marissa @ OMGfood

      August 05, 2016 at 11:19 am

      My weakness! Your photos are absolutely gorgeous. I love, love, love bruschetta and your recipe sounds especially amazing. I need to get my hands on that honey infused balsamic because hot damn.

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        August 05, 2016 at 11:39 am

        I made these for dinner last night for some of my girlfriends and they gobbled them up!! Thanks so much! If you are near a walmart, you can find the honey balsamic there… 🙂

        Reply
    6. kushi

      August 05, 2016 at 11:17 am

      One of my favorite. This looks so beautiful!

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        August 05, 2016 at 11:18 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    7. Lady Gourmet

      August 05, 2016 at 10:26 am

      This is just so elegant! What a beautiful summer appetizer. xo, Catherine

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        August 05, 2016 at 11:02 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply

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