Alain’s Italian Bruschetta with Grilled Crusty Bread

Name: Alain’s Italian Bruschetta with Grilled Crusty Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 Medium Tomatoes (de seeded and chopped); 12 large Basil Leaves (fresh, chopped); 1 Jalapeno Pepper (de seeded and diced); 3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced); 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar; 1 tsp Coarse Sea Salt; 1 medium Crusty Baguette (or Italian Bread); olive oil; Sea Salt; Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)

Jan 27, 2021

Alain’s Italian Bruschetta with Grilled Crusty Bread

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Appetizers, Snack

Ingredients

Bruschetta Mix

4 Medium Tomatoes de seeded and chopped
12 large Basil Leaves fresh, chopped
1 Jalapeno Pepper de seeded and diced
3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp Coarse Sea Salt

1 medium Crusty Baguette or Italian Bread
olive oil
Sea Salt
Parmigiano-Reggiano optional

Instructions

Bruschetta Mix

Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until needed

Cut the bread on the bias and brush both sides with olive oil, grill in a pan over medium-high heat until both sides are golden brown. Sprinkle both sides with sea salt while grilling.
Remove the bread and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Top with the bruschetta mixture, shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Placed into a preheated 400 degree oven and bake for 4 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is just melted.