Mozzarella and Roasted Red Pepper Toasts
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Mozzarella and Roasted Red Pepper Toasts, a perfect marriage of vibrant flavors and satisfying textures. This easy-to-make recipe features crusty baguette slices brushed with garlic-infused olive oil and topped with creamy mozzarella, smoky roasted red peppers, and aromatic fresh basil. A touch of balsamic glaze adds a tangy-sweet contrast, while a sprinkle of salt and black pepper enhances every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, these toasts are ideal for parties, brunches, or a quick, gourmet snack. Pair them with a crisp salad or a glass of wine for an effortlessly elegant presentation that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Baguette
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 8 ounces Mozzarella cheese
- 2 whole Roasted red peppers
- 6 large leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette into approximately 1/2-inch thick slices, yielding about 16 pieces.
Brush one side of each slice with olive oil, using about 2 tablespoons in total. Arrange the slices oiled-side up on a baking sheet.
Toast the bread in the oven for 5–7 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside.
While the bread is toasting, mince the garlic and mix it with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Slice the mozzarella into thin rounds and set aside. Cut the roasted red peppers into strips about 1 inch wide.
Once the bread is toasted, lightly brush the garlic-infused oil onto the oiled side of each slice.
Layer each toast with a slice of mozzarella, followed by a few strips of roasted red pepper.
Return the toasts to the oven and bake for 3–4 minutes, or until the mozzarella just begins to melt.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle each toast with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Garnish each toast with a fresh basil leaf and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.2 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.8 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 147 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 4724 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.1 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.3 g | ||
| Protein | 91.6 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1814 mg | 140% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1186 mg | 25% | |
*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.
