Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta

A delicious, Margherita pizza-inspired topping for bruschetta.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 slices good quality Italian bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices Wisconsin Fresh Mozzarella
2 Roma tomatoes, cut in half, oven roasted*
Fresh basil leaves

Cooking Directions:

1. Slice bread to desired thickness.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and grill, griddle or toast.
3. Layer with sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, whole basil leaves and sliced Roma tomatoes.
4. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Makes 2 servings.

*To oven roast tomatoes: Core and cut tomatoes in half lengthwise. Toss with one to two tablespoons olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Roast in oven at 250°F (120°C) for approximately 4 hours.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.