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Bruschetta Bar Spread

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 French baguettes sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1/4 cup olive oil for brushing
  • 4 cups cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella diced
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 8 ounces prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers sliced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives sliced
  • 2 tablespoons honey for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and arrange baguette slices on baking sheets, brushing both sides lightly with olive oil.
  2. Toast bread in the oven for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy, then let cool slightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the classic tomato topping.
  4. Arrange toasted bread slices on a large serving platter or board.
  5. Set out separate small bowls filled with the tomato mixture, diced mozzarella, ricotta cheese, pesto, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, and olives.
  6. Drizzle honey over the ricotta and provide small spoons for each topping so guests can build their own bruschetta combinations.
  7. Refresh the toasted bread as needed throughout the party to keep it warm and crispy.