Crusty Bread, Sliced Tomatoes with Lemon, Sliced Pi

Name: Crusty Bread, Sliced Tomatoes with Lemon, Sliced Pimentos, Spanish Cheese and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf, 24 inches or longer, crusty bread; 2 or 3 large cloves garlic, crushed; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; 4 small to medium vine ripe tomatoes; 1 lemon, juiced; Coarse salt; 4 whole pimento peppers, drained, found in glass jars with Spanish and Mexican foods in market; 1 1/4 pounds manchego cheese; 2 cups assorted large olives, green and black stuffed or pitted, mixed -- take your pick; 3 -inch party picks

Servings: persons

1
Preheat broiler to high.
2
Cut bread in half then slit loaf lengthwise.
3
Char the bread under broiler, then rub with crushed garlic and drizzle with oil.
4
Cut bread into large, bite size cubes and transfer to a basket.
5
Slice tomatoes and arrange on a platter.
6
Dress with lemon juice and salt.
7
Slice pimentos and place in a small serving dish.
8
Slice or cube half of the manchego, leave the remainder whole with a utensil to cut with alongside.
9
Serve on a cutting board.
10
Place olives in a dish near cheese.
11
Use party picks to stack tomatoes and or cheese and olives with bread cubes to pop into your mouth.
12
Bread cubes are tasty with meat and mushroom bites as well.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf, 24 inches or longer, crusty bread, 2 or 3 large cloves garlic, crushed, Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, 4 small to medium vine ripe tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Crusty Bread, Sliced Tomatoes with Lemon, Sliced Pimentos, Spanish Cheese and Olives falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crusty Bread, Sliced Tomatoes with Lemon, Sliced Pimentos, Spanish Cheese and Olives

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Variations & substitutions

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