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Melty Baked Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a classic Italian snack, appetizer, or side dish. The simplicity of this recipe allows the flavors of the fresh cheese and veggies to shine through!

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups chopped seeded Roma or Plum tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp vinegar (balsamic or apple cider)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4-6 ounces fresh Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Baguette or long thin loaf crusty Italian bread
  • Prep Time
    15 min
  • Cook Time
    1 hr 15 min
  • Servings
    16-20

Directions:

Seed and juice tomatoes, chop; finely mince garlic; chop basil.

Combine tomatoes, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil and vinegar; salt and pepper to taste. Chill one hour to blend flavors.
Crumble or dice cheese, set aside.

Slice bread, and place slices 6 inches from broiler unit in oven; toast on both sides until golden brown (1-2 minutes per side).

Brush slices with olive oil, spoon chopped tomatoes on each slice, top with cheese and return to oven just until cheese is melted.

Note:

The American version of Bruschetta is made with chopped tomatoes and basil, but you can add olives, try a variety of roasted vegetables (such as onion, sweet peppers, eggplant, beans, zucchini – or a combination of vegetables) or experiment with different cheeses (such as crumbled Gorgonzola or Feta cheese).

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