Here is a quick and easy recipe filled with flavour which only takes minutes to achieve. If you are struggling for time and still want to come up with an appetising alternative to cheese on toast as a comfort food – this really does tick all the boxes.
Double Tomato & Double Cheese Bruschetta
INGREDIENTS
6 Plum Tomatoes, (canned or fresh), Chopped
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
¼ cup Fresh Basil leaves, stems removed, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 French Baguette
1 ½ cups Mozzarella cheese, grated
½ cup strong cheddar, grated
METHOD
Preheat grill on moderate heat
In large bowl combine plum tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper Allow the mixture to rest for 15 minutes whilst preparing the baguette
Cut baguette into ¾ inch slices, arrange on backing sheet, grill until slightly brown
Turn slices over, divide the tomato mixture on the slices
Top with the Mozzarella and Cheddar cheese mixture
Grill until cheese has melted and slightly browned
Can be eaten straight away whilst hot or as a cold snack
