Double Tomato Bruschetta

"Bruschetta is a traditional Italian item in which small slices of bread are topped with such things as tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese, as is the case in this delightful recipe."

Rated: Submitted By: Laurie Thompson Photo By: COOKIEMONSTER803 Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS:

6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil 3 cloves minced garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 French baguette 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Preheat the oven on broiler setting.
2.	In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
3.	Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
4.	Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
5.	Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

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