When tomatoes are ripening faster than you can pick them, it’s the perfect time to enjoy this easy bruschetta with fresh mozzarella. Bursting with flavor from sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil and creamy Wisconsin-made mozzarella, this no-fuss appetizer is ideal for warm-weather snacking, potlucks or light lunches.
This recipe features BelGioioso mozzarella, made right here in Wisconsin. As the nation’s top cheese-producing state, Wisconsin is home to more than 600 cheesemakers who together produce over 3.4 billion pounds of cheese every year. That means every bite of this easy bruschetta with fresh mozzarella is a little taste of local pride.
Easy Bruschetta with Fresh Mozzarella
Easy bruschetta with garden tomatoes, basil and Wisconsin mozzarella—perfect forsummer snacking and peak tomato season.
Ingredients
- 1 pint assorted cherry or grape tomatoes halved or quartered
- 8 to 10 fresh basil leaves chopped or torn
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- 4 slices Italian bread toasted
- 4 slices BelGioioso fresh mozzarella
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Let sit for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Lightly toast slices of Italian bread until golden and crisp.
- Place a slice of BelGioioso mozzarella on each toast.
- Spoon the tomato mixture generously over the mozzarella.
- Optional: Drizzle with balsamic glaze for a sweet-tangy finish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the taste of summer in every bite!
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