Getting together with a group of friends is always a good idea and adding food to the mix is an even better one. If you’re enjoying a night in with a movie and wine – replace the popcorn with bruschetta, a delicious Italian antipasto.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 25
Ingredients:
3 cups diced tomatoes
5 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
Shredded mozzarella
Sliced baguette
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Chop tomatoes into small chunks.
![Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta 3 bruschetta](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2014/11/image-1024x768.jpeg)
photo by Corinne Odom
3. Finely chop the basil.
![Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta 4 bruschetta](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2014/11/image_1-1024x768.jpeg)
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4. Mince the the garlic.
![Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta 5 bruschetta](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2014/11/image_2-1024x768.jpeg)
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5. Combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic and oil in a bowl.
![Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta 6 bruschetta](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2014/11/image_3-1024x768.jpeg)
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6. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and stir well.
![Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta 7 bruschetta](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2014/11/image_4-1024x721.jpeg)
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7. Sprinkle grated mozzarella on the baguette slices.
![Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta 8 bruschetta](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2014/11/IMG_88431-1024x768.jpeg)
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8. Bake slices for around 5 minutes or until golden brown.
![Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta 9 bruschetta](https://spoonuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2014/11/IMG_4088-1024x768.jpeg)
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9. Put a spoonful of the tomato mixture on each slice, serve and enjoy.
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If you’re not a fan of tomatoes, try these bruschetta variations.