Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 32
• 1 loaf french baguette (or other french bread with a small diameter)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups fresh tomatoes, finely chopped, seeds and pulp removed
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
• salt (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425 degreesf.
• 2 slice french bread or baguette into 1/2-inch slices.
• 3 brush both sides lightly with 2 t olive oil.
• 4 place on baking sheet.
• 5 sprinkle lightly with salt, if desired.
• 6 combine chopped tomatoes, italian seasoning and crushed garlic.
• 7 set aside.
• 8 bake french bread slices in oven for 3 minutes.
• 9 turn each slice over and bake an additional 2 minutes.
• 10 remove from oven.
• 11 spread each slice with a tablespoon of the tomato mixture.
• 12 sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• 13 return to oven for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• 14 serve immediately.