Grandmother's Kitchen

Cheese Basil and Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

A recipe for a warm gooey Cheese Basil and Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

Cheese Basil and Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf rustic country bread or crusty baguette, cut 1/2 inch thick slices
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dryed basil or fresh basil chopped
  • 2 fresh crushed garlic cloves,
  • 1 cup Emmental cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • fresh basil leaves
  • 1 or 2 fresh tomatoes, sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Whisk the crushed garlic and chopped basil into the olive oil.
  3. Slice the bread into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Brush the tops with the olive oil, garlic spread.
  4. Lightly toast the bread on a baking sheet in the oven.
  5. In a bowl, mix together the grated cheeses.
  6. Put the grated cheese freshly sliced tomatoes onto each piece of toast. Return to the oven to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.

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