Bruschetta

Directions

  1. 1Slice tomatoes thinly with a serrated knife.
  2. 2Dice the sliced tomatoes into small pieces.
  3. 3Unsheathe a chef's knife.
  4. 4Dice half an onion into small pieces.
  5. 5Mince several garlic cloves.
  6. 6Cut fresh basil leaves into small pieces.
  7. 7Combine the chopped tomatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, and cut basil in a bowl.
  8. 8Add balsamic vinegar to the mixture.
  9. 9Drizzle olive oil over the ingredients.
  10. 10Season with salt and pepper.
  11. 11Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a spoon.
  12. 12Slice two French baguettes into thin, even pieces.
  13. 13Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  14. 14Drizzle olive oil over the baguette slices.
  15. 15Season the baguette slices with salt and pepper.
  16. 16Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the baguette slices.
  17. 17Bake the cheesy baguette slices in the oven until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  18. 18Serve the bruschetta by topping the toasted cheesy baguette slices with the fresh tomato mixture.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Tomatoes
  • 0.5 Onion
  • 5 Garlic cloves
  • 2 Tbsp Red wine or balsamic vinegar
  • 0.25 cup Olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Pepper
  • 0.25 cup Fresh or dried basil
  • 2 French baguettes
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

serrated knifechef's knifecutting boardbowlscissorsbaking sheetoven