An easy to make Bruschetta Caprese with fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese your party guest will love. Our organic salt, pepper, garlic seasoning The OG is the perfect addition to enhance the flavor of this popular Italian creation.
What is Bruschetta?
Bruschetta is a classic Italian antipasto (appetizer) with ripe tomatoes, basil, olive oil and garlic on grilled bread. Serve this easy Bruschetta with any Italian entree and bring some mediterranean flair into your home.
Our version is a cross-over between Bruschetta and Caprese Salad, which is tomatoes, mozzarella, basil with balsamic vinegar. The OG Crostini incorporates mozzarella on toasted french baguette and is the perfect finger food for your summer party.
The OG Crostini Appetizers
This homemade caprese bruschetta recipe is a heavenly addition to every party! Add The OG to ripe cherry tomatoes, mozzarrella cheese, fresh basil, and top onto crispy crostini for a quick and easy appetizer. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 French Baguette
- 2 - 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 tsp The OG Salt Pepper Garlic
- 4 ounce Fresh Mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 12 Red or Yellow Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 12 Yellow or Red Pear-Shaped Tomatoes, halved
- Snipped or Shredded Fresh Basil
- Olive Oil
- Fresh Basil Leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. For crostini, cut French bread into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Lightly brush both sides of each bread slice with the 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle with THE OG. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp and light brown, turning once.
- Top crostini with mozzarella slices, red and yellow tomato halves, and snipped or shredded fresh basil. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt. If desired, garnish with additional basil leaves.