Bowl Game Bruschetta Lucci Appetizer
Elevate your game-day spread with this irresistible Bowl Game Bruschetta Lucci Appetizer, a perfect blend of vibrant flavors and crunchy textures. Featuring golden, oven-toasted baguette slices brushed with extra-virgin olive oil and lightly rubbed with garlic, these crostini are topped with a medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cubes, and fragrant basil ribbons. Finished with a drizzle of tangy-sweet balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, this easy-to-make appetizer is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish makes hosting a breeze and delivers that classic bruschetta charm with a fresh, game-day twist. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, it’s the ideal bite for any Bowl Game celebration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Baguette
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds, about 20 slices total. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Brush the baguette slices with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp.
While the baguette is toasting, finely dice the cherry tomatoes and place them in a medium bowl.
Thinly slice the fresh basil leaves into ribbons and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely chop 1 garlic clove and add it to the tomato-basil mixture.
Dice the mozzarella into small cubes, approximately 1/4-inch in size, and gently fold it into the tomato mixture.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir to combine and set aside.
Once the baguette slices are toasted, rub each slice lightly with the remaining garlic clove to impart a subtle garlic flavor.
Top each crostini with a spoonful of the tomato-basil-mozzarella mixture.
Drizzle balsamic glaze over the assembled bruschetta for a tangy-sweet finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for your Bowl Game party!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1702 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.8 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.3 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 147 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 4741 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.1 g | ||
| Protein | 92.3 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1813 mg | 139% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1519 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
