Bruschetta

Name: Bruschetta
Ingredients: 8 slices baguette, each about an inch thick; 1/3 cup oil (extra virgin olive oil preferred); 5 garlic cloves (pressed or minced); 2 1/2 cups diced tomatoes, in 1/4 inch pieces; 1 1/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

8 slices baguette, each about an inch thick
1/3 cup oil (extra virgin olive oil preferred)
5 garlic cloves (pressed or minced)
2 1/2 cups diced tomatoes, in 1/4 inch pieces
1 1/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

1

Grill or toast bread on both sides.
2

Saute garlic in oil over a medium heat for a couple minutes, taking care not to let the garlic brown.
3

Brush one side of each piece of bread with the garlic oil.
4

Place a layer of tomatoes over the oil on the bread.
5

Sprinkle with cheese, and then basil.
6

Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 8-10 minutes, and then place under broiler for another 1-2 minutes.