Tomato Basil & Mozarella Bruschetta
- 3-4 Tbs olive oil (for pan and marinade)
- 1 loaf crusty bread
- 2-3 medium sized fresh tomatoes
- 5-6 fresh basil leaves
- 1-2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
- salt & pepper
- 1 clove garlic, cut in half
- 1 small mozarella round
- Start by preheating 1-2 Tbs of olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium to high heat. Slice a loaf of bread on the bias in about 1/2 inch thick slices. Once skillet is hot, place your bread slices onto the heat and toast on both sides until golden brown. Meanwhile, slice tomatoes into small bite-sized chucks and toss in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add torn basil and salt and pepper to taste. The tomato mixture can be made ahead and refrigerated to marinate and it will taste even better! Once the toasts are browned, remove from heat and rub with the cut garlic clove. Slice the mozarella into 1/4-1/2 inch slices and place ontop of the garlic toasts. Place toasts under broiler until cheese is just slightly melted. Remove toasts from broiler and top with tomato basil mixture and serve immedeitly while hot.
olive oil, crusty bread, tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, clove garlic, mozarella
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/tomato-basil-mozarella-bruschetta-50103866 (may not work)