Grilled Bruschetta
Most of us say Broo-shetta, but an Italian corrected me to say Broos-ketta. However you say it, simple and delicious!
This recipe is easy to do on the grill, which adds a smokey flavor that can’t be replicated any other way. As with most simple recipes, the quality of ingredients really makes a difference. Use sturdy bread, not soft and wimpy “wonder-type bread”, which really isn’t bread anyway. Get the best olive oil you can afford, high-quality Parmesan Reggiano, ripe tomato, and so on.
A truly simple treat is the bread with just olive oil and garlic. The original garlic bread. I have added a ripe tomato rubbed onto the bread after the garlic to add another flavor dimension-try it!
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 8 slices bread, one inch thick
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, highest quality you can get
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup cheese, grated, aged, such as parmesan, romano, asiago, etc. (optional)
- fresh tomato, chopped
- fresh basil, chopped
- fresh oregano, chopped
Instructions:
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Toast one side of the bread on the grill until browned and crispy. Remove from the grill and set aside.
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Brush a generous amount of olive oil on each slice.
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Cut the garlic clove in half and rub along the crispy surface of the bread.
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Top with grated cheese, return to grill until cheese melts.
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Top with chopped tomato, basil, and oregano. You can use a prepared mix that comes in a jar if you can find it!
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Cut into quarters for serving as appetizers.
Recipe By: Chef at Castle in the Country - January 23, 2024