Bowl Game Bruschetta Lucci Appetizer Food

PARTY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Slice baguette into 1/2" slices on an angle.
• Pour olive oil into a shallow bowl, like a small cereal bowl.
• Dip each slice into the olive oil and place on a cookie sheet.
• Holding your hand very high, dust a tiny amount of kosher salt over the bruschetta. (Better to skip this step then to do too much. I would skip this step also if you only have regular table salt.).
• Cut the roma tomatoes in quarters and remove all of the seeds. Then dice them into 1/4" pieces.
• Sprinkle the diced tomato on the bruschetta. There should be no more than 4-5 pieces of tomato on each.
• Put no more than 2-3 pieces of basil on each bruschetta.
• Dust each piece with shredded parmesan cheese if desired.
• Broil for just a minute or two, watching carefully. They can go from just right to burnt in a flash!

EASY BRUSCHETTA BOWL APPETIZER

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes and dressing.
• Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

EASY COLD APPETIZER BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler on low. On a non-stick cookie sheet, arrange 25 slices of cocktail sourdough bread squares and brush one side lightly with extra virgin olive oil. Toast under broiler for approximately 3 minutes each side or until toasted lightly. Transfer toasts to serving plate.
• In a medium bowl, gently toss together the tomatoes, onions, garlic, capers and olives. In a separate bowl whisk together 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, the 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and the oregano.
• May refridgerate two mixtures until ready to serve. When ready to serve, pour oil/vinegar mixture over tomato mixture and toss together gently. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Serve cold in a bowl alongside the cocktail toasts and a small bowl of freshly grated parmesan cheese for topping.