Double Tomato Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a traditional Italian item in which small slices of bread are topped with such things as tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese, as is the case in this delightful recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Total Time: 22 mins
• Calories: 215 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 French baguette
• 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• ¼ cup fresh basil, stems removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven on broiler setting.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.

Step 4

Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.

Step 5

Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.