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Assembled spicy bruschetta caprese on a white serving platter with toasted baguette slices topped with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.

Spicy Bruschetta Caprese

Jessie Winstead
This easy Spicy Bruschetta Caprese comes together in just 15 minutes with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a touch of heat. It’s the perfect fresh and flavorful bite for summer snacking or entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette or crusty bread sliced into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 4 roma tomatoes diced
  • ½ cup mozzarella pearls
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil torn or chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: extra balsamic vinegar or glaze for drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice the bread into ½-inch pieces and brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
  • Toast the bread in the oven for 7 to 9 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
  • While the bread toasts, add the diced roma tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to a mixing bowl.
  • Gently stir everything together until combined.
  • Remove the toasted bread slices from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  • Spoon the tomato mixture over each piece of toasted bread.
  • Drizzle with a little extra balsamic vinegar or glaze, if desired. Serve right away.

Notes

  • Toast the bread just before serving so it stays crisp. If you're prepping ahead, let it cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • The tomato topping can be made up to 1 day in advance and stored in the fridge. Just give it a good stir before using.
  • Wait to assemble until you're ready to eat so the bread doesn't get soggy.
  • Use any leftover topping the next day on scrambled eggs, grilled chicken, or tossed into a pasta salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bruschetta caprese
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