Loaded Bruschetta

RENEE NICOLE'S KITCHEN

"Loaded bruschetta is an inspired twist on a classic appetizer. Tomato, bacon, avocado, mozzarella, and basil piled on top of crispy, crunchy bread!"

RENEE NICOLE'S KITCHEN

INGREDIENTS

The bread: – baguette – olive oil – salt For the topping: – thick cut bacon – large tomato, about 1 lb – avocado – fresh mozzarella – fresh basil – salt – pepper

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Yield

prep time

15 MINUTES

total time

COOK time

8 SERVINGS

Loaded Bruschetta Recipe

10 MINUTES

25 MINUTES

For the bread: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Slice the baguette into half inch thick rounds and place in an even layer on a baking sheet.

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For the bread: 2. Brush olive oil on top of each round, then sprinkle them with a small pinch of kosher salt.

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For the bread: 3. Bake the bread for 10 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden and the bread is lightly toasted.

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For the topping: 1. Cook the bacon, monitoring it while you chop the remaining ingredients, then let it cool and drain on paper towels.

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For the topping: 2. Chop the tomato into small chunks.

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For the topping: 3. Peel and chop the avocado the same size as the tomato.

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For the topping: 4. Julienne the basil.

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For the topping: 5. Chop the mozzarella into chunks the same size as the tomato and avocado chunks.

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For the topping: 6. Chop the bacon and add everything to a medium sized mixing bowl.

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For the topping: 7. Stir everything together and add salt and pepper to taste. Start with about 1/4 teaspoon of each, and adjusted from there.

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For the topping: 8. If serving immediately top each piece of toasted bread with one to two tablespoons of the topping.

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For the topping: 9. If serving at a large party or later, I suggest displaying the bread and the topping separate, allowing people to assemble them as they eat.

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Enjoy!

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