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Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Ingredients
For the Toast:
- 1 loaf French bread or baguette
- extra virgin olive oil to brush surface of bread
- shredded Mozzarella or Parmesan cheese optional
For the Bruschetta:
- 6 medium tomatoes chopped
- 20 leaves basil minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
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Turn on the broiler. Slice the bread into ΒΌ-1/2 inch thick angled slices.
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Set the bread slices on a baking sheet. Pour a small amount of olive oil in a bowl and brush oil onto the bread slices with a basting brush.
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Sprinkle a little cheese onto each piece of bread.
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Put under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, until lightly browned.
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Remove from oven and cool.
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In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, kosher salt, balsamic vinegar, garlic and olive oil. Stir gently until combined.
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Spoon mixture onto toasted bread slices. Finish with a light sprinkling of kosher salt.
Recipe Notes
Notes:
Cutting the bread at an angle ("on the bias") makes the slices look prettier and also creates a larger surface area for the topping.
Dress it Up:
Zip up the bread by creating a garlic spread (go here for instructions to roast garlic). Spread on bread before toasting.
Dress it Down:
Eliminate the balsamic vinegar to keep it a little more simple.