Cheesy Bruschetta Garlic Bread

 

Ingredients

For the bruschetta

• 8 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• ¼ cup basil, chiffonade
• 4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the garlic bread

• 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced horizontally
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoon olive soil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the bruschetta: in a mixing bowl, toss together the diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil and salt. Set aside.
2. Turn the broiler to high.
3. Spread the butter on each half of the loaf of bread. Place the halves side by side on a baking sheet and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the bread is starting to toast around the edges.
4. Remove the baking sheet, but leave the bread on the baking sheet.
5. Spoon the bruschetta over the garlic bread in even layers. Sprinkle the cheese over both halves.
6. Broil another 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
7. Slice each loaf half into 6 pieces and transfer to a serving plate.

Source: The Redhead Baker