Bruschetta is wonderful because anything goes! As a base I like to drizzle olive oil and garlic powder (garlic salt works too), bake it for 5 minutes to get the bread toasted then top with any combination of delicious ingredients you desire, bake for another 2-3 minutes, serve immediately! Below are my combinations.
Fig jam, brie, green apple (I've seen this combination at various places, sometimes drizzled with honey or agave nectar....this can sometimes be overly sweet for my taste)
Fresh mozzarella, grape tomato, basil, drizzled with balsamic vinegar (if I had the time I would have opted for a balsamic reduction)
New Year's Bruschetta
Ingredients:
Fresh French Baguette
Brie
Fig Jam
Granny Smith Green Apple
Fresh Mozzarella
Dried or Fresh Basil
Balsamic Vinegar
Grape Tomatoes
Optional - honey, agave nectar, balsamic reduction
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
1. Slice baguette on a slight diagonal, arrange onto un-greased baking sheet
2. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder (if not concerned about sodium, garlic salt)
3. Bake for 5 minutes, bread will be toasted but not too crispy
4a. Brie/Fig: Spread with fig jam, then add desired amount of brie and sliced apple
4b. Tomato/Mozz: Arrange fresh mozzarella and sliced grape tomatoes onto baguette, season with dried basil (or if you have fresh basil this can be substituted)
5. Bake for additional 2-3 minutes until cheese just starts to melt
6. Drizzle with sauces, if desired: Brie/Fig - honey or agave nectar, Tomato/Mozz - balsamic vinegar or reduction
7. Arrange onto serving tray and watch them disappear!
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