Mom's Bruschetta
By Mcassid1
One of the best bruschetta recipes ever--might be a bit biased, though!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread or baguette
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- "Olive Paste:"
- 1 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
- 2 tsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. capers, drained (optional)
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- "Topping:"
- 2 medium red tomatoes, chopped
- 1/3 cup scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 1 TBSP fresh basil or oregano (or 1 tsp. dried basil or oregano)
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
Details
Preparation
Step 1
"Olive paste:"
1. In blender combine olives, vinegar, capers, 1 tsp. olive oil, and garlic and process until smooth paste.
2. Cover and chill
"Topping:"
1. Chop tomatoes, scallions and mix with 1 TBSP of olive oil, basil/oregano, and pepper.
2. Chill.
"Toasts:"
1. Cut bread into 1/2 inch thick slices.
2. Brush each side of slice with olive oil.
3. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
4. Bake at 425 degrees F, for about 5 minutes or until crisp and light brwon, turning once.
"Assemblage:"
1. Spread each toast with a thin layer of olive paste.
2. Top with tomato topper, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. Return slices to the ungreased baking sheet.
4. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 2 minutes or until cheese starts to melt and toppings are heated thru.
Serve warm.
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