Cheesy Bruschetta Bites

Cheesy Bruschetta Bites

Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 10 Min

Yields: 12 Pieces

What You Need

• 235g French Baguette (You'll need about 12 slices)
• 1 C Medley Cherry Tomatoes, cut small
• 1.5 Tbsp. Red Onion, finely diced
• 1 clove Garlic, smashed & minced
• 1 Tbsp. Fresh Basil, rolled & sliced (chiffonade)
• EVOO
• Himalayan Salt
• 12 Tbsp. Pizza Mozzarella, shredded (more if desired)
• Grana Padano
• Balsamic Reduction

Directions

• In a small bowl, mix together the tomatoes, basil, red onion, garlic, drizzle of EVOO, and salt to taste. Once mixed, set aside.
• Preheat a grill pan to just below medium. Once heated, brush both sides of each slice with EVOO and slap on the grill. Grill until golden brown, flip, and continue until the other side is crisp and golden.
• Preheat your oven to BROIL 500 F / HIGH. In the meantime, get your crispy baguettes on to a parchment lined baking sheet. Top each baguette slice with a Tbsp. (or more if desired) of shredded mozz. Place the tray in to the oven until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden. Remove and set on to a wire cooling rack. 
• Spoon bruschetta topping on to each cheesy crostini. You should use all of the bruschetta. When I originally tested the recipe, I did so with 8 crostini and had what looked like enough for 4 leftover. Garnish each crostini with some finely shredded grana padano and finish with a drizzle of balsamic reduction. 
• Serve & ENJOY!

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