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bruschetta

17 Pinches 6 Photos
KristinK avatar
Prévost, QC
Updated on Dec 11, 2021

This was a recipe from a friend of mine. I have changed it a bit over the years, changing to a yellow bell pepper instead of the original green one. Any type of shredded cheese can be used. I usually use something like a mix of mozzarella, asiago or provolone. But, anything will work. The pre-shredded ones work with no problems, too. I use Mayonnaise, but Miracle Whip is fine for those with egg allergies. It’s an easy recipe to tweak to your tastes.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced or chopped (pitted) black olives
  • 4 italian tomatoes (seeded)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2-1 yellow bell pepper

How To Make bruschetta

  • This is just an example of the cut bread slices. My guests arrived, and I forgot to take photos of the full cookie sheet. I had some of the mix leftover and took these photos instead.
    Step 1
    Slice the baguette, or French bread to the desired thickness. I usually cut them about 1/2 inch or so. Depending on the length of bread, try to have 20-25 slices. Place the bread slices on a cookie sheet, lined with foil or parchment paper…just for easy clean-up. Set aside for now.
  • These are my ingredients.
    Step 2
    Prepare the rest of the ingredients: Slice the tomatoes in half, and I like to clean out the seeds. This will reduce the moisture in the mix. Chop the black olives. Chop the yellow pepper. Chop the garlic clove. As I do this, I just throw everything into a big bowl.
  • Step 3
    Add the 1/2 cup mayonnaise Add the 1 cup shredded cheese Add the Oregano Add the pepper
  • Step 4
    Mix all of the ingredients in the large bowl.
  • As I said above, this was a photo of a small sample going in the oven. I forgot to take photos of the cookie sheet full of Bruschetta.
    Step 5
    Once the ingredients are mixed well you will then spread about 1 tablespoon on top of each slice of baguette.
  • Step 6
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, (or 180 degrees C).
  • Step 7
    Place the cookie sheet in the oven for about 15 minutes. I keep an eye on it. You want them to be warm and the cheese melted. Too long and they could brown or burn.
  • My version of Bruschetta. Makes for a really nice appetizer.
    Step 8
    Serve warm
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Culture: Italian
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Bread

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