Name: Tomato Basil Mozzarella Toasts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
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))

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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!

The best Caprese Toast recipe uses high quality, fresh ingredients and only 10 minutes of your time. It will become your favorite snack or light meal of summer!

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!

This easy Caprese Toast recipe has a toasted baguette with melted mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and basil. Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze if you'd like and enjoy warm.

This easy Caprese Toast recipe is made in just 5 minutes with simple, fresh, high quality ingredients. It's delicious and affordable!

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4.78 from 22 votes

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Toasts

Author: Lauren Allen

Everyone always LOVES these delicious and simple toasts. Serve them as a side dish or appetizer. A crusty baguette toasted with fresh mozzarella and tomato and garnished with basil.

Prep: 5

Cook: 5

Total: 10

Servings:

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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

Calories: 140kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 296mg, Potassium: 103mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 370IU, Vitamin C: 3.4mg, Calcium: 137mg, Iron: 0.9mg

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.

4.78 from 22 votes (15 ratings without comment)

13 Comments

Michelle

3 years ago

Excellent recipe, perfect for a Friday night with a glass of vino 🙂

Christine

6 years ago

Yummy! I drizzled cooked down balsamic vinegar over it for an extra pop of flavor.

Carolynn

7 years ago

This was fantastic…I doctored it up a little bit. Always so great with fresh basil!

Roger Down

Mine went soggy ))):::;;; help plz?

DADDY BEAR

IT WAS SO GOOD MY KIDS ATE AND LOVED IS SO MUCH

Kara

How is there only one gram of carbs when it’s on bread ?

Author

Lauren Allen

Reply to Kara

Hi Kara,
The recipe is estimated to be 13g carbohydrates per serving!

Crissy

8 years ago

Absolutely amazing! Tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella in some form would be my last meal for sure! I just love the combination of those ingredients. This was so good, I cant wait to make it again! Maybe a little garlic butter next time, I tried a little with balsamic glaze but it was too sweet. Perfect recipe!

Trish Griggs

9 years ago

These were so delicious! The only thing different I did was to put a little garlic butter on the bread before I toasted it. My duaghter and I are in love and already planning to make them again! So so so yummy!

colleen

I made these as a dish for a Bridal Shower buffet. I place both long pieces of baguette to broil and when they
were finished cut them into @ 2-1/2″ pieces to plate. I got many comment on how delicious they were.
Super easy too! Winner!