Tomato, Mozzarella And Basil Bruschetta

By jakkelly

Ingredients

• 1 can whole tomatoes - (32 oz) drained
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 4 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves peeled
• Kosher salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 2 large French baquettes sliced 1" thick (abt 36 slices)
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella cheese sliced 1/4" thick

Details

Servings 36

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In the bowl of a food processor, add drained tomatoes, 1 cup basil leaves, olive oil and 2 cloves garlic. Pulse until smooth, but somewhat chunky. Season with salt and pepper.

On a baking sheet, line up baguette slices. Toast in oven for about 3 minutes or until light golden brown. Working quickly, rub the remaining garlic on the toasted side of each slice and then lay a piece of mozzarella cheese on top. Place bread back in oven and melt cheese slightly, about 45 seconds. Remove from oven and spread one tablespoon of the tomato mixture on each piece.