Appetizer Recipes
Mozzarella Pesto Bruschetta
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (3 large) Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 4 ciabatta sandwich rolls, split
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) Wisconsin asiago cheese, shredded and divided
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
- 1 pound Wisconsin Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 32 slices
Instructions
- Heat broiler.
- In medium bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and basil; set aside.
- Place ciabatta on a baking sheet cut sides up. Brush with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with 1/4 cup Asiago and broil for 2 minutes, or until golden.
- Spread each roll half with 1 tablespoon pesto, and top with 4 slices of Fresh Mozzarella.
- Divide tomato mixture evenly over cheese, and sprinkle with remaining Asiago; serve.
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin