Double Tomato Bruschetta
Description
Bruschetta is a traditional Italian item in which small slices of bread are topped with such things as tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese, as is the case in this delightful recipe.
Ingredients
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6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
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1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
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3 cloves minced garlic
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 French baguette
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
1
Preheat the oven on broiler setting.
2
In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
3
Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
4
Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
5
Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.