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Bruschetta Appetizer

What you need

  1. 1 french baguette or rustic long loaf bread
  2. 1-2 large cloves garlic, peeled
  3. Olive Oil
  4. Salt & Pepper
  5. »«Optional Toppings»«
  6. 2 large peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes
  7. Chopped garlic
  8. 5-6 large basil leaves, in thin julienne
  9. Brie, Goat, Bleu or other soft cheese
  10. Roasted Peppers

How to make it

  1. Slice bread into 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick slices (on an angle is nice)
  2. Toast on the grill or in oven until lightly brown - they should be crisp on the surface and still soft inside
  3. Slice garlic clove in half and rub the surface of one side of each bread slice thoroughly
  4. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. This is the most common version of italian garlic bread.
  5. Add any of the toppings listed above or whatever sounds good to you, drizzled with a little more olive oil if desired.

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