Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Bruschetta
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 14 minutes
- Serves: 24
Categorized: Appetizers
Ingredients
- 8-10 slices Falls Brand Bacon, crispy cooked and crumbled
- 3-4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 1/3 cup)
- 1 cup chopped leafy green lettuce (Idaho grown)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Idaho grown basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- Approximately 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 package (16-oz.) twin French bread loaves, cut in 1/4-inch slices
- 1/3 cup favorite Idaho crumble cheese, blue cheese or feta (optional)
Notes
Tailgate Tip:
- Prepare and refrigerate topping ingredients and bake toast rounds ahead of time. For best flavor, stir together topping ingredients just before serving. Analysis is for one piece.
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Steps
In a medium bowl, stir together all topping ingredients; set aside.
Brush olive oil on both sides of bread slices; place on baking sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees F., turning once, for 7 minutes per side or until crisp and golden brown; cool.
Spoon out 1 tablespoon topping on each toast round.
