BLT Bruschetta
Elevate your BLT with a bit more B — bruschetta, that is. These bite-sized BLTs are packed with flavor and texture for happy mouths. (Happy tummies come later.) We've even been known to eat the mix as a stand-alone dish for a crunchy, salty, tangy salad. Five stars!
Cheese lovers can add some zip by including the optional blue or feta cheese in the mix.
If you need a go-to appetizer or potluck recipe (or salad!), these are perfect for entertaining a crowd. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 8-10 slices bacon, crispy cooked and crumbled
- 3-4 Roma tomatoes (plum), seeded and chopped, about 1 1/3 cup
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- About 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 16-ounce package French bread, cut in ¼-inch slices
- 1/3 cup blue or feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Directions
- In a medium bowl, stir together all topping ingredients and set aside. Brush olive oil on both sides of the bread slices and place them on baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees F, turning once, for 7 minutes per side or until they are crisp and golden brown. Let cool.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon topping on each toast round. Or you can serve the topping in a small bowl surrounded by the toast rounds and let your guests do the topping!
Makes about 24 appetizers.
Tailgate Tip: Prepare and refrigerate the topping ingredients and bake the toast rounds ahead of time. For best flavor, stir together topping ingredients just before serving.
