Adam's Toasted Cheesy Bruschetta
1 large baguette (sourdough or french)
10 Roma tomatoes
1 medium white onion
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cracked black pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray large baking sheet with pan spray. Slice baguette into crostini sized pieces on the bias. Coat baguette slices with olive oil using a brush - set aside. Chop tomatoes into small bite sized pieces and place in large bowl. Peel and chop onion into quarters. Place onion quarters into food processor, and process until onions are in tiny pieces. Chop basil leaves into long strips. Gently mix tomatoes, onion, basil, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper together. In a separate bowl whisk olive oil and balsamic vinegar together until well blended and an emulsion is formed. Mix vinaigrette and vegetables together. Cover and let marinate for 3 hours. Place 1 tbsp of vegetable mixture on each slice of baguette and line up slices on baking sheet. Finally top each slice with a pinch of mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes (Or until cheese is melted and bottoms of baguette slices are golden brown.) Serve and enjoy!
Copyright Adam Gaile 2012
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