This Bruschetta Pizza transforms the beloved Italian appetizer into a satisfying main dish that’s bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. A crispy pizza base becomes the perfect canvas for juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and garlic that’s been kissed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Topped with golden, bubbly mozzarella cheese, it’s a recipe that brings restaurant-quality Italian cuisine right to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
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Bruschetta Pizza
Bruschetta Pizza combines the best of both worlds with a crispy pizza base topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, garlic, and melted mozzarella cheese.
4
servings15
minutes15
minutes320
kcal30
minutesIngredients
1 piece pizza base
1 cup cherry tomatoes
0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) for a crisp base. Place the pizza base on a baking sheet.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes into quarters and place them in a bowl. Stack the basil leaves, roll them, and slice thinly.
- Mince the garlic and add it to the chopped tomatoes and basil along with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the bruschetta mixture evenly over the pizza base and sprinkle generous amounts of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let it cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing and serving hot.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 320kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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