SIMPLE BRUSCHETTA

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Provided by Brian Blackley

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 medium loaf french bread cut into 1 inch slices
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
8 oz mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
1/2 small onion, chopped
1/2 small sweet red (bell) pepper, chopped
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
2 clove chopped garlic
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp coarse sea salt (to taste)
1 tsp coarse ground black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp fresh oregano (or 2 tsp. dried)

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients except cheese and bread in a mixing bowl. Set aside and let flavors blend.
2. Toast bread to light, golden brown and remove from oven.
3. Mix mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
4. Spoon tomato mixture onto bread. Drizzle with juice (tomato, oil, vinegar) from mixing bowl. Top with cheese. Continue until all ingredients are gone.
5. Place in oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Remove and serve!