Mini Bruschetta Bites #gardentotable

Bruschetta (pronounced brew-SKET-tah) is an Italian appetizer or antipasti that starts with a base of toasted or grilled bread. The bread is then served warm either with a topping spooned over or with a topping on the side so each person can build their own bruschetta. Bruschetta is meant to be served as a hand-held finger food, large enough for one or two bites.

Ingredients:

-1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices
-1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
-8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced (I used homegrown cherry toms)
-⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
-1 ounce Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1 tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar
-2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
-¼ teaspoon kosher salt
-¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

🥖Toss together tomatoes, basil, parm cheese, and garlic in a bowl.
🥖Mix in balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper.
🥖Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted bread slices.
🥖Serve imeediately and enjoy!

* The best bread for bruschetta has a sturdy crust and is firm enough to hold the bruschetta topping. Choose a loaf of Italian bread, such as ciabatta, for a more traditional bruschetta. This recipe uses slices of French bread, like a baguette. Slice the bread on the diagonal at least ¼-inch thick or more to make an oval shape.

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