Mini Pizza Bruschetta
Yield: About 16 servings, depending on side of toast slices
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Tips: Bruschetta can be made with pepperoni, ham, salami or other meat, or made vegetarian style as a cheese pizza, simply by omitting the meat.
Suggestion: Serve as appetizers for parties and events, or as a snack, lunch or fun dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 long, narrow baguette
- 2/3 cup olive oil (or more as needed)
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced in half
- 1-2 jars pizza sauce or 1-2 cups Italian tomato sauce or pasta sauce
- 4 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini slices pepperoni (or diced regular pepperoni slices or other meat)
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh basil (as a garnish)
Directions
Preheat broiler, arranging top rack about 4-6 inches from heat. (Note: Bread slices may also be grilled, if desired.
Cut bread into 1/2-inch slices (at a slight diagonal, if desired). Place olive oil in a small bowl for easy access. Using a pastry
Cut bread into 1/2-inch slices (at a slight diagonal, if desired). Place olive oil in a small bowl for easy access. Using a pastry
brush, brush each slice of bread lightly with olive oil, adding more oil to the bowl if necessary.
Place toast slices under broiler until edges turn to light golden brown (about 1-2 minutes). Remove toast slices from oven and rub with garlic, then drizzle lightly with additional olive oil. Spoon pizza sauce (or tomato sauce or pasta sauce) onto each slice of toasted bread (1-2 tablespoons, depending on size of bread slices). Sprinkle with enough cheese to cover sauce.
Return to the broiler and broil for 4-5 minutes, or until bruschetta turn golden and cheese becomes bubbly. Garnish with chopped basil (if desired) and serve immediately.
Return to the broiler and broil for 4-5 minutes, or until bruschetta turn golden and cheese becomes bubbly. Garnish with chopped basil (if desired) and serve immediately.