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A tray of bruschetta with roasted cherry tomatoes, sprinkled with grated cheese, and some fresh tomatoes next to it.
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Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes Recipe

Bruschetta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes is an excellent dish for appetizers or snacks.  Sweet, oven-roasted cherry tomatoes and melted cheese on top of crusty slices of bread --- you will keep reaching for more!  Delicious!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 34kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Kitchen knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper/Baking paper
  • Microplane grater

Ingredients

  • 500 grams cherry tomatoes (about 1 pound), chopped into halves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 whole baguette (or two halves)
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup mozzarella, sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
  • salt and pepper, to season
  • fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (375°F).
  • Combine the tomatoes, dried basil, salt, ground black pepper, and 1 & 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Arrange the cherry tomatoes on a tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Place in the oven for thirty to thirty-five minutes, then set aside --- do not turn the oven off.
  • Slice the bread into rounds, place them on the tray, and brush each portion with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle the bread with salt and ground black pepper, then place a mozzarella on each portion.
  • Add the roasted tomatoes and some grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
  • Roast them in the oven for twelve to fifteen minutes or when the cheese has mostly melted.
  • Remove from the oven and transfer your bruschetta with cherry tomatoes into serving plates.
  • Sprinkle with more cheese or fresh parsley, if preferred --- enjoy!

Notes

  • Cook's Tip:  I typically divide a half baguette into ten or eleven portions --- for a balanced bite of bread, cheese, and roasted tomatoes.
  • Refer to the post for more tips and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.2mg