Italian-Style blt Bruschetta
- 4 baguette, slices lightly toasted
- 4 teaspoons mayonnaise, can sub Miracle Whip and (optional)
- 8 teaspoons sun-dried tomato pesto, more if desired
- 2 -3 slices bacon, cooked crisp and broken into small pieces
- 2 -3 jarred artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, see note for other cheese suggestions
- Lightly toast baguette slices.
- If the slices are thin enough, you can do this in the toaster or toaster oven, otherwise, do this in the oven on a cookie sheet.
- But watch them so you don't over toast them.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Spread each with 1 teaspoons mayo or Miracle Whip, or omit if you don't personally care for it.
- Next, spread each with about 2 teaspoons tomato pesto, homemade or store-bought.
- This amount is approximate to the size of the slice of bread you are using.
- So use as much or little as you like, remember, you're the one that has to eat it and enjoy it!
- LOL!
- Break up bacon into small pieces into a small bowl or just on your cutting board is fine.
- Coarsely chop artichoke hearts and toss with bacon with a fork or just use your fingers.
- No big deal, no one's watching!
- ;).
- Sprinkle that mixture evenly over each slice.
- Top each with mozzarella.
- *See note at bottom.
- (Also, add more cheese if desired, don't be shy, make it how you like it!
- :).
- Place on cookie sheet and broil under broiler til cheese is melted.
- WATCH CAREFULLY!
- LOL!
- Some broilers sound like a JET taking off and can burn things quickly!
- You don't want to burn them.
- Remove and serve!
- Other cheese suggestions:.
- Don't have mozzarella on hand?
- That's ok!
- :) These would be great also!
- Provolone.
- Havarti.
- Swiss.
- Gouda.
- Co-jack.
- Asiago (this cheese is a little potent, so be careful of how much you add if using).
- Feta.
- Bleu or Gorganzola.
baguette, mayonnaise, tomato pesto, bacon, hearts, mozzarella cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-style-blt-bruschetta-354933 (may not work)