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.
photo by Corinne Odom
3. Finely chop the basil.
Photo by Corinne Odom
4. Mince the the garlic.
Photo by Corinne Odom
5. Combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic and oil in a bowl.
Photo by Corinne Odom
6. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and stir well.
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7. Sprinkle grated mozzarella on the baguette slices.
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8. Bake slices for around 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Photo by Corinne Odom
9. Put a spoonful of the tomato mixture on each slice, serve and enjoy.
Photo by Corinne Odom
If you’re not a fan of tomatoes, try these bruschetta variations.