"Bruschetta" Kathiey's Version

Recipe Review..."Bruschetta" Kathiey's Version

First off just what is bruschetta?  Lets ask wikipedia....
Bruschetta (Italian pronunciation:brus 'ket a) is an antipasto from central Italy whose origin dates to at least the 15th century. It consists of roasted bread rubbed with garlic and topped with extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Variations may include toppings of spicy red pepper, tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, and/or cheese; the most popular recipe outside of Italy involves basil, fresh tomato, garlic and onion or mozzarella. Bruschetta is usually served as a snack or appetizer. 
After searching several recipes I decided to make my own version.  I gathered my ingredients....

Tomatoes fresh from the garden...

The deer did get the best of the crop but we managed to 
enjoy a few:-)

Fresh mozzarella cheese...Yum:-)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar,
Salt and Pepper, Loaf of Italian Bread.....(many folks like to use a baguette for their bread of choice but I prefer a softer bread.  Many toast the bread before adding the cheese but again I did not want crunchy bread)














I did mine a bit different from most of the recipes you find.  I did stick with the Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar.  
The recipe I used called for 1/4 cup of Olive Oil and 2 Tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar.  It tasted more like oil then vinegar to me so I just kept adding the Vinegar until I liked the flavor.  I also added salt and pepper to taste.  Most folks add a bunch of garlic but I am not crazy about garlic.

Tomatoes, Mozz Cheese and Fresh Basil.  (I don't know why I put the spinach in the picture, I did not use it for the recipe.  I must have made a salad:-)

Kathieys Bruschetta 

(Make it your own by adjusting the ingredients)

1/4 cup Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar (I added more to desired taste)
Salt and Pepper to desired taste.
Fresh Tomatoes, chopped
Fresh Basil, stems removed and chopped
1 loaf of Italian or French bread sliced.  (Or your bread of choice)
Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Directions

Preheat the oven to the broiler setting

Spray a foil lined cookie sheet with cooking spray.

Mix the Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar in a bowl.  Add the salt and pepper.  Adjust all ingredients to taste.

Add the chopped tomatoes and fresh chopped basil.  Stir and set aside for about 10 minutes.

Slice the bread into serving sizes.  Top with a slice of mozzarella cheese.

Place the bread on the prepared cooking sheet.

Broil about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Remove from oven and cooking sheet and place on serving plate.

Use a slotted spoon to spoon the tomato mixture unto the melted cheese. 

Makes me hungry just looking at them.
Happy Eating Everyone!
Enjoy Your World:-)