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Basic Bruschetta




Source of Recipe


Recipe by Tasha Prysi


List of Ingredients




Serves eight to ten.

1-pound loaf rustic country bread or crusty baguette, sliced 1/2 inch thick (cut baguettes on the diagonal)

Extra-virgin olive oil as needed, about 1/2 cup

Garlic cloves (optional)

Bruschetta toppings (optional)



Recipe



Coat the bottom of one or two rimmed baking sheets with olive oil and set the bread slices on top in a single layer. Brush the tops with a little more oil and set aside until you're ready to grill.

Light a charcoal fire and heat it until you can hold your hand above the grate for no more than 2 seconds or heat a gas grill to medium high. Grill the bread until one side has dark grill marks and then turn them to toast the other side.

As soon as the slices are done, rub with garlic, if using, and add a topping, such as a slice of tomato and mozzarella, or any of the suggestions below:

Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato & Basil
Warm Herbed Goat Cheese
Grilled Radicchio & Onions with Balsamic Vinegar
Now cut the bruschetta into serving-size pieces. Serve right away.