Bruschetta-style tomato mozzarella toast Recipe
A simple and fresh bruschetta-style tomato mozzarella toast featuring fluffy Japanese milk bread, ripe cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, fragrant basil, and a hint of garlic, perfect for a light snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack / Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Toast
- 1 slice Japanese milk bread
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Toppings
- 5 baby mozzarella balls
- 5 cherry tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh basil leaves, as needed
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt or fine sea salt
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Toast one slice of Japanese milk bread until golden on both sides, either in a toaster or a non-stick pan over high heat. This ensures a crunchy base for your bruschetta.
- Garlic Rub and Oil: While the toast is still hot, rub the surface with a clove of garlic to infuse it with a subtle garlic aroma. Then brush the toast evenly with extra virgin olive oil to add richness and moisture.
- Prepare the Toppings: Tear the baby mozzarella balls apart with your fingers to create small pieces, and spread them all over the toast to ensure every bite has creamy cheese.
- Add Tomatoes and Basil: Scatter the chopped cherry tomatoes on top of the mozzarella, then add fresh basil leaves to impart a bright and herbaceous flavor.
- Season: Finish with a generous pinch of flaky sea salt or fine sea salt to enhance the flavors and add a satisfying crunch.
Notes
- Use Japanese milk bread for its light, fluffy texture and slightly sweet flavor to complement the fresh toppings.
- For a more intense garlic flavor, you can use roasted garlic instead of raw.
- Optionally, drizzle a little balsamic glaze on top for added sweetness and acidity.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between the warm toast and fresh toppings.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: bruschetta, tomato mozzarella toast, Japanese milk bread, quick snack, appetizer, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil
