Potato Bruschetta
Ready In: 45 mins
Serves: 6-8
Yields: 8 appetizers
Ingredients
- 1 lb russet potatoes or 8 -10 small russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
TOPPING
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups ripe fresh tomatoes, diced
- 2⁄3 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
GARNISH
- 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, snipped or 1⁄4 cup green onions or fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line 2 baking sheets with foil; lightly oil.
- Slice potatoes 1/4-inch thick; discard small, rounded ends or see description of the recipe above for ideas to use them.
- Place slices in a medium bowl with 2 Tablespoons olive oil; toss well to coat.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt and red pepper; toss again to coat as evenly as possible.
- Place in a single layer on baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- While potatoes are baking, stir together 1 Tablespoon olive oil, tomato, Mozzarella, balsamic vinegar, and garlic in a medium bowl.
- Top potatoes with equal amounts of tomato mixture.
- Bake for 5 more minutes or until cheese is just starting to melt.
- Sprinkle with basil or other garnish as desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
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