Name: Bruschetta Pizzaiola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1 baguette sliced; 2 tbs butter; 230 g mozzarella fresh sliced; 10 cherry tomato quartered; 1 bunch fresh basil small; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

by phocaena Last updated on 07/09/2019

A typical Italian style snack which is really easy, quickly made and yet very tasty. - phocaena

Ingredients

1 baguette sliced
2 tbs butter
230 g mozzarella fresh sliced
10 cherry tomato quartered
1 bunch fresh basil small
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 190C (170C fan-forced).
Step 2

Cut baguette diagonally into approximately 15 cm thick slices, butter on both sides.
Step 3

On high heat, toast the bread using a skillet or fry-pan on the stove top, then set aside on a flat baking sheet lined with lightly lubricated foil.
Step 4

Pulse mozzarella, some of the tomatoes and basil in a food processor, retaining some whole basil leaves.
Step 5

Season with salt and pepper and just a teaspoon of olive oil.
Step 6

When bread is toasted, top each slice with the mixture and place on the baking sheet, add quartered cherry tomatoes to each.
Step 7

Bake for approximately 10 minutes, until cheese has melted and browned, then place on serving plates and allow to cool for a short while before serving.
Step 8

Garnish with fresh basil leaves, add salt and pepper to taste.