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These Caprese Toasts are the ultimate quick appetizer or light dish. A crispy French baguette topped with melty fresh mozzarella, tomato slices and fresh basil–everyone loves it!
I enjoy Caprese Toasts in so many different ways
You'll see my eat Caprese Toast for lunch, with soup, as an appetizer with any dinner that we're making, or even a late night snack when we have friends over. It takes 5 minutes to make and always tastes comforting but fresh at the same time. Be sure to use high quality mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and basil, and a great quality baguette (like our homemade baguette!); nothing is better!
This is also such a fun and affordable appetizer to share at parties, baby showers, or any little gathering.
Don't miss more 30 minute meals, like Hamburger Gravy, Asian Chicken Salad, Boursin Pasta, Lettuce Wraps, and Tostadas.
How to make Tomato Basil Mozzarella Toasts:
Prep Ingredients: Slice a crusty French baguette in half lengthwise so you have two long pieces. Slice the cheese and tomatoes.
Broil with Mozzarella: Layer thin slices of fresh mozzarella along the cut side of the bread, place on a baking tray, and broil on high for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.
Top and Serve: Remove from the oven, lay thin tomato slices on top, then return to broil for 1-2 more minutes. Finish with fresh chopped basil and a light sprinkle of salt and pepper. Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze if you'd like!
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Toasts
Ingredients
- 1 Crusty French Baguette
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 Roma tomatoes, , thinly sliced
- 4 fresh basil leaves, , finely chopped
- Flake salt/finishing salt
- Balsamic glaze, (optional)
Instructions
- Prep: Heat oven High broil. Slice the baguette in half, lengthwise, so that you're left with two long halves of bread. Slice the mozzarella ball into very thin slices. Sliced the tomatoes into thin slices.1 Crusty French Baguette, 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, 4 Roma tomatoes
- Assemble: Layer mozzarella slices along the bread, cut size up.
- Broil: Place on a baking tray and broil for 3-4 minutes or until mozzarella has begun to melt and bubble slightly.
- Add toppings: Remove from oven and lay tomato slices on top. Return to oven for 1-2 more minutes. Remove from oven.
- Garnish with fresh chopped basil, a pinch of flakey salt, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, if desired.4 fresh basil leaves, Flake salt/finishing salt, Balsamic glaze
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I originally shared this recipe June 2017. Updated August 2026.
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