MOZZARELLA AND ROASTED RED PEPPER BOO-SCHETTA

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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Cheese     Olive     Appetizer     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Halloween     Mozzarella     Bell Pepper     Party     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 20 toasts, or 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12-inch-long) loaf of Italian bread (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter), cut into 20 slices, about 1/2 inch thick
1 to 2 large garlic cloves, halved crosswise
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 (1/2-pound) balls fresh, lightly salted mozzarella
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto (see Cooks' notes)
2 tablespoons mascarpone, softened
7 large pitted black olives (Mediterranean-style or canned California), ends trimmed and each olive cut crosswise into thirds
1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained, patted dry, and cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
  • Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and bake until pale golden, 6 to 12 minutes. Rub tops of slices with cut sides of garlic, then brush each bread slice with oil. Season toasts with salt and pepper and transfer to a wire rack to let cool completely.
  • Cut mozzarella crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and trim, if necessary, to fit toasts.
  • Stir together pesto and mascarpone in a small bowl. If necessary, thin mixture with a little olive oil or water.
  • Dollop 1/2 teaspoon pesto mixture in center of each mozzarella-covered toast, then top each dollop with an olive slice to form the "irises" of the "eyeballs." Add 6 to 8 pepper slices for "veins," trimming to fit.
  • Serve within 1 hour of making.

AndrewTheGuy
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I'm not a big fan of bruschetta, but this recipe changed my mind. The roasted red peppers and mozzarella cheese are a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Nankusu Ayah
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers. I also love that it's a vegetarian dish, so it's a good option for people with dietary restrictions.


Sky Bird
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and basil.


Ibrahim Raja
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This recipe was easy to make and it tasted great! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy appetizer.


Aleena Jabeen
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some garlic or herbs to the roasted red peppers.


iam tj256
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I'm not a big fan of bruschetta, but this recipe was a game-changer. The roasted red peppers and mozzarella cheese are a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Ubaid Rajput
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey, and the roasted red peppers added a delicious sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Atik Akondo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers. I also love that it's a vegetarian dish, so it's a good option for people with dietary restrictions.


DrippyDipp
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack. It's always a hit.


Juninior Clarka
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This was the perfect appetizer for my dinner party. It was easy to make ahead of time, and it was a big hit with my guests. I will definitely be making this again.


johnny English
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I'm not a huge fan of bruschetta, but this recipe changed my mind. The roasted red peppers add a delicious sweetness and smokiness, and the mozzarella cheese is melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


payman alokzoay
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This recipe was a hit at my last party! The combination of mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and basil is always a winner. I also love that it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.