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Tomato and Basil Bruschetta (Julie and Julia Style)

Here's how you make Tomato and Basil Bruschetta (Julie and Julia Style)
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound ripe grape tomatoes, sliced (or use my Slow Roasted Cherry/Grape Tomatoe recipe)
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 loaf crusty French bread, sliced 3/4 inch thick (or Italian)
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced in half
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces parmesan cheese, shaved (good quality)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Mix tomatoes and basil together and season with salt and pepper and set aside.

  • Step 2: Fry Bread: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in frying pan and fry bread until golden brown on both side. Remove and drain on paper towel. Rub one side with garlic clove.

  • Step 3: OR Toast Bread In Oven: Place bread on baking sheet and broil until golden brown on both sides; 12-15 minutes. Rub one side with garlic clove and brush with olive oil.

  • Step 4: Drain the tomato-basil mixture of excess liquid and spoon on to each slice of bread.

  • Step 5: Top with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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