Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

in a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients.
Spread baguette slices with butter; top each with a cheese slice. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture. Yield: 3 dozen.