Bruschetta

Chef #979324's Note:

Food Network Bruschetta

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 sourdough baguettes
• 2 garlic cloves , halved plus 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese , plus more for garnish
• 2 cups diced roma tomatoes
• 1⁄3; cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaf , plus more for garnish
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cut the baguette in half lengthwise, place on a sheet tray and bake in the oven until lightly brown. Rub with the garlic cloves. Drizzle with 2 ounces of the olive oil and sprinkle with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Return to oven to melt cheese.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, minced garlic, basil, vinegar, remaining olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and let sit for 5 minutes at room temperature.
4. Remove baguette from oven and top with the tomato mixture. Garnish with basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Reviews

[jolyn421]

This was very easy and yummy... Thanks for sharing!

[~Nimz~]

This was very good. I cut the recipe down for 2, but did keep the olive oil and balsamic vinegar the same. (We like a lot of this with bruschetta) I also increased the garlic. This made for a very delicious lunch. Thanks for sharing. Made for Iron Chef tag game :)