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Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients

4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
¼ cup minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 French bread baguette (10½ ounce), cut into ½-inch slices
¼ cup butter, softened
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients.

  2. Spread baguette slices with butter; top each with a cheese slice. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3–4 inches from the heat for 3–5 minutes or until cheese is melted. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture.

Recipe Courtesy Of

Taste of Home

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