Mango Bruschetta

Mango, the world's favorite fruit, brings its color and excitement to bruschetta. Romano cheese and basil round out this sensational twist on an old favorite.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 315 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the broiler.

Step 2

Arrange French bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Broil in the preheated oven 1 to 2 minutes per side, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix mango and fresh basil.

Step 4

Top each bread slice with equal amounts of the mango and basil mixture. Sprinkle with Romano cheese, adjusting the amount to taste.

Step 5

Return topped bread to broiler. Broil 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve hot.