Crispy Bruschetta

By littlefish

Ever wonder how most restaurants get their garlic bread to stay so crispy? It's easy! Before toasting it, they spread each piece of bread with a mixture of olive oil and garlic. It's their little secret for that trendy, flavorful, Crispy Bruschetta.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
• 1 (16-ounce) loaf Italian or French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
• 10 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; mix well and brush over bread slices. Place on a baking sheet and bake 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden on both sides.

In a large bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and the remaining ingredients; mix well. Spoon over toasted bread slices, and serve.