Bruschetta with Pesto, Mozzarella, and Sun Dried Tomatoes is a classic Italian appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is easy to make and is bursting with flavor. The combination of pesto, mozzarella, and sun dried tomatoes is sure to please everyone. Serve this bruschetta as an appetizer at your next party or as a light lunch or dinner. You can even make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for later.
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OVEN-ROASTED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA WITH MOZZARELLA AND PESTO
Delicious buschetta made with oven-roasted tomatoes, pesto, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. A huge hit for any party!
Provided by sara a.
Categories Appetizer
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- Slice the Roma tomatoes into about 1/2" slices, about 5 slices per tomato. Spread the tomato slices onto the baking sheet with parchment paper. Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast at 375 F for 25-30 minutes, until softened and slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, slice the baguette into 1/4"-1/2" thick slices to get about 18 slices. Lay the sliced baguette on a separate baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 375 F for 3-5 minutes until crisp, then remove from the oven and allow to cool as the tomatoes finish roasting.
- Spread pesto onto each baguette slice, then top each with an oven-roasted tomato. Divide the mozzarella slices amongst the crostini.* Bake these at 375 for about 3-4 minutes until the mozzarella has melted.
- Remove from the oven, and allow to cool slightly. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, and top with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Calories 128 kcal
PESTO BRUSCHETTA
My daughter came up with this recipe and I'm asked for a copy of it every time I make it. It's easy to switch up the flavor by using different types of pesto. -Shirley Dickstein, Parma, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 29 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with pesto; top with tomatoes and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BRUSCHETTA WITH PESTO, MOZZARELLA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Make and share this Bruschetta With Pesto, Mozzarella and Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 30 appetizers (approximately
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the olive oil and the garlic in small bowl and let sit for at least 1/2 an hour; preheat the broiler; spread the bread slices on a baking sheet and then brush both sides with the olive oil; broil until golden on both sides (this will only take a couple of minutes).
- Place the tomatoes in a cup and cover with boiling water; after about 5 minutes, remove, pat dry and cut into long thin strips.
- Spread cooled brushetta with pesto of your choosing, a slice of mozzarella and a strip of sun-dried tomato.
- To make red pesto: Place all ingredients except oil in food processor; process adding oil gradually until it forms a paste.
- To make basil pesto: Place all ingredients except oil in food processor; process adding oil gradually until it forms a paste.
GARLIC-SUN-DRIED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
Steps:
- Thinly slice a baguette; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 425 degrees F until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Cut off the top inch of 2 heads of garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil and roast 1 hour at 400 degrees F. Squeeze the garlic out of its skin and mash. Meanwhile, fry sage leaves in olive oil until crisp. Spread softened butter on the toast rounds. Top with the roasted garlic, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, the fried sage and sea salt.
DOUBLE TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
A delicious and easy appetizer. The balsamic vinegar gives it a little bite. Dried basil can be substituted but it is best with fresh.
Provided by Laurie Thompson
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven on broiler setting.
- In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
- Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
- Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
- Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 425.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the tomatoes, as they should still have a bit of a bite to them.
- If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes, you can use chopped fresh tomatoes instead.
- Feel free to add other toppings to your bruschetta, such as grilled vegetables, roasted peppers, or fresh herbs.
- Serve the bruschetta immediately so that the bread is still crispy.
Conclusion:
Bruschetta is a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed as part of a larger meal or as a light snack. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, bruschetta is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dish to make, give bruschetta a try.
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