THE BUDGET GOURMET

Rustic Garlic Bruschetta

pronounced: Brew-SKEH-ttah

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf rustic bread like ciabatta, boule',baguette or other crusty European style bread
• 1 clove or more of fresh garlic per slice
• Olive oil
• Salt and fresh cracked pepper
• Assorted toppings such as tomato and fresh basil, red onions, artichoke hearts, olives, roasted red peppers, white beans and tuna, wilted greens, store-bought bruschetta topping, salsa, tapenade, etc. (but very delicious justt by itself).

Method:

1.Slice bread 3/4 to 1 inch slices.
2.Toast in toaster, hot oven, or grill.
3.Briskly rub toasted bread with a fresh clove of garlic on both sides,
4.Drizzle with olive oil.
5.Season with salt and pepper.
6.Top with additional toppings if desired.


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