Buca Di Beppo Bruschetta Salvatore

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Bake bread until light brown; set aside. (You can also toast bread instead).
3. 3
   Salt the eggplant slices on both sides and let stand for about 30 minutes, then pat eggplant dry.
4. 4
   Put 1/4 cup of olive oil in a saute pan and over medium heat fry the eggplant on both sides until it is light brown. Set aside.
5. 5
   In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, onion, basil, garlic, salt & pepper, creating a bruschetta mix.
6. 6
   Place the bread on a small sheet pan. Spread the goat cheese evenly on the toasted bread.
7. 7
   Place the eggplant on top of the goat cheese.
8. 8
   Top with the bruschetta mix.
9. 9
   Sprinkle the fresh mozzarella cheese (and sausage if using) over the top.
10. 10
    Put bruschetta under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, until the mozzarella cheese is light golden brown.
11. 11
    Serve immediately.