MOZZARELLA AND ROASTED RED PEPPER BOO-SCHETTA

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Mozzarella and Roasted Red Pepper Boo-schetta image

Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Cheese     Olive     Appetizer     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Halloween     Mozzarella     Bell Pepper     Party     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 20 toasts, or 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12-inch-long) loaf of Italian bread (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter), cut into 20 slices, about 1/2 inch thick
1 to 2 large garlic cloves, halved crosswise
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 (1/2-pound) balls fresh, lightly salted mozzarella
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto (see Cooks' notes)
2 tablespoons mascarpone, softened
7 large pitted black olives (Mediterranean-style or canned California), ends trimmed and each olive cut crosswise into thirds
1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained, patted dry, and cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
  • Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and bake until pale golden, 6 to 12 minutes. Rub tops of slices with cut sides of garlic, then brush each bread slice with oil. Season toasts with salt and pepper and transfer to a wire rack to let cool completely.
  • Cut mozzarella crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and trim, if necessary, to fit toasts.
  • Stir together pesto and mascarpone in a small bowl. If necessary, thin mixture with a little olive oil or water.
  • Dollop 1/2 teaspoon pesto mixture in center of each mozzarella-covered toast, then top each dollop with an olive slice to form the "irises" of the "eyeballs." Add 6 to 8 pepper slices for "veins," trimming to fit.
  • Serve within 1 hour of making.

Joshua Owusu
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This bruschetta is so versatile. You can use any type of bread or toppings you like.


kedir ali
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I love that this bruschetta can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Cicely Monroe
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This bruschetta is the perfect way to use up leftover roasted red peppers.


Dominic Botha
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I've never made bruschetta before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making it again.


M.S
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This bruschetta is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Sergejs Voronovics
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The gooey mozzarella and the sweet balsamic glaze are the perfect finishing touches to this bruschetta.


Destiny Lubowa
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I love the smoky flavor of the roasted red peppers in this bruschetta.


defne
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This bruschetta is the perfect summer appetizer. It's light, refreshing, and delicious.


Daouda Ndiaye
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I made this bruschetta for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Kelly
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This bruschetta is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it!


kailash Chaudhary
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I've made this bruschetta several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Nhlakes NKT
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I love the simplicity of this bruschetta. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.


Boluwatife OGunbiyi
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This is my new favorite bruschetta recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Bikash Pandey
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I made this bruschetta for a party and it was a total crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the roasted red peppers and the gooey mozzarella.


Ozllem Arsin
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This bruschetta recipe is a hit! The combination of mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and balsamic glaze is simply divine.