Wow, this is not your basic bruschetta recipe. Filled with tomato, garlic, and basil flavors the tomato bruschetta is delicious. A hint of balsamic vinegar adds a nice tang. There's a ranch dressing and Parmesan cheese mixture that's spread over the toasted bread. Then it's topped with smoky bacon bits, chunks of chicken, a dollop of tomato bruschetta, and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. With layers of flavor, this bruschetta is a hearty appetizer that could almost be a light meal. This is so so yummy. I just love bruschetta, and this is a nice variation of the classic.
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Recipe Cuisine: American Recipe Category: Cheese Appetizers Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients :
- 2 - baguettes of French or Italian bread
- 4 - boneless chicken cutlets
- cooked and cubed
- or pre-cooked chicken fajita meat
- 6 slice(s) bacon
- cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 cup(s) ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup(s) Parmesan cheese
- finely grated
- 3-4 cup(s) mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- - tomato bruschetta
- recipe below
- TOMATO BASIL BRUSCHETTA
- 6 - plum tomatoes
- ripe
- 2 clove(s) garlic
- minced
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- extra virgin
- 1 teaspoon(s) balsamic vinegar
- 6-8 - fresh basil leaves
- chopped
Intructions :
- If making homemade bruschetta prepare that first. Preheat oven to 400. While the oven is heating
- chop up the tomatoes finely. Put tomatoes
- garlic
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- and vinegar in a bowl and mix. Add the chopped basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice baguettes 1/2 and inch thick. Brush with olive oil and toast in preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes. You don't want them well done just slightly toasted.
- Now
- season the chicken with salt and pepper. Saute in a little bit of olive oil until cooked. If using pre-cooked fajita chicken mix
- cook as directed on the package. Cube the cooked chicken into small pieces.
- Cook bacon crisp. Crumble into small pieces.
- Mix ranch dressing and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
- Spread prepared dressing on toasted baguettes slices. Not too much or it will make bread a bit soggy.
- Add a few pieces of chicken
- bacon
- and a small dab of the tomato bruschetta. Top with a pinch of mozzarella cheese and bake for 8-10 minutes more or until cheese is nicely melted.
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