Mike's, "Wild About Garlic," Bruschetta Recipe

Name: Mike's, "Wild About Garlic," Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf Plain Fresh French Bread (2 lb loaf); 7 Roma Tomatoes [large chop]; 1/2 cup Chopped Sun Dried Tomatoes [fine chop]; 1 large Extra Large Elephant Garlic Bulb [for roasting]; 3 tbsp Finely Minced Garlic; 2 stick Salted Butter; 6 tbsp Shreaded Parmesan Cheese; 1 tsp Italian Seasoning; 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley; 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 3 cup Fresh Baby Spinach; 1/2 cup Chopped Chives; 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Cilantro; 3/4 cup Shreaded Parmesan Cheese; 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 10 Twists Cracked Black Pepper; 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 10 Twists Cracked Black Pepper; 1/3 cup Sliced Black Olives; 1/3 cup Sliced Purple Onions (lengthwise); 4 tbsp Coarsely Chopped Fresh Sweet Basil; 4 tbsp Fresh Basil (topper); 4 tbsp Fresh Parsley (topper); 1 cup Fresh Feta Cheese (topper); 1/3 tsp Cracked Sea Salt (topper); 1 small Sheet Tinfoil [for roasting garlic]; 1 can Artichoke Hearts [in water]

Servings: persons

1 loaf Plain Fresh French Bread (2 lb loaf)
7 Roma Tomatoes [large chop]
1/2 cup Chopped Sun Dried Tomatoes [fine chop]
1 large Extra Large Elephant Garlic Bulb [for roasting]
3 tbsp Finely Minced Garlic
2 stick Salted Butter
6 tbsp Shreaded Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
3 cup Fresh Baby Spinach
1/2 cup Chopped Chives
1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Cilantro
3/4 cup Shreaded Parmesan Cheese
2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
10 Twists Cracked Black Pepper
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
10 Twists Cracked Black Pepper
1/3 cup Sliced Black Olives
1/3 cup Sliced Purple Onions (lengthwise)
4 tbsp Coarsely Chopped Fresh Sweet Basil
4 tbsp Fresh Basil (topper)
4 tbsp Fresh Parsley (topper)
1 cup Fresh Feta Cheese (topper)
1/3 tsp Cracked Sea Salt (topper)
1 small Sheet Tinfoil [for roasting garlic]
1 can Artichoke Hearts [in water]

1
Slice French Bread lengthwise.
2
Melt your 2 sticks of Salted Butter.
3
Add in your 6 tbs Parmesan Cheese, 3 tbs finely minced Garlic, 1 tbs fresh Chives, 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, 2 tbs fresh chopped Parsley, 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes and 10 twists Black Pepper.
4
Mix and smear on your French Bread.
5
Make certain to cover all of your bread.
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No bare spots.
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Bake bread at 350 until slightly crispy.
8
Usually about 15 minutes.
9
Roast your extra large garlic bulb alongside your bread.
10
Cut off the tops of the garlic bulbs leaving husks on and place in tinfoil.
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Drizzle with 2 tbs Olive Oil.
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Seal the garlic bulbs in tin foil completely.
13
Bake them at 350 for 40 minutes.
14
Once done, allow time to cool and squeeze out garlic meat, smash it into a paste and prepare to generously smear this down the center of both sides of your fresh, just baked French Bread.
15
Sprinkle top with 1/2 of your 1/3 tsp rock Sea Salt.
16
Set bread to the side and cover.
17
Tomato Basil Salsa Recipe 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 tablespoons minced Garlic 4 cups chopped Roma Tomatoes 3 cups Baby Spinach Leaves 1/2 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes 1/2 cup fresh chopped Chives 1 tablespoon chopped Cilantro 4 tablespoons fresh Sweet Basil Cracked Black Pepper (10 twists) 1/3 cup Sliced Black Olives and 1/3 cup Purple Onions.
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In a saute pan over high heat combine olive oil and garlic (be careful not to burn garlic) and cook until just slightly browned.
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(2-3 minutes) Then add the restof your vegetables and cook 2-3 minutes longer.
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Make sure Salsa is heated thoroughly and pile the Tomato Basil Salsa on the baked French Bread and liberally sprinkle your 3/4 cup shreaded Parmesan Cheese, 1/3 tsp Sea Salt, Basil and Parsley and 1 cup of Feta Cheese on the top last.
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Serve hot with a good bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon and a chilled wedge salad if you'd like.
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Other Bruschetta idea toppers at its finale are fresh Mozzarella Cheese, additional Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinager, fresh Oregano or Lemon Juice but not all of them together.
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You can also drizzle your garlic infused olive oil from your roasted garlic over the top at serving.
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It's all up to you!
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Get creative!
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Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf Plain Fresh French Bread (2 lb loaf), 7 Roma Tomatoes [large chop], 1/2 cup Chopped Sun Dried Tomatoes [fine chop], 1 large Extra Large Elephant Garlic Bulb [for roasting], and more.

Yes, Mike's, "Wild About Garlic," Bruschetta falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mike's, "Wild About Garlic," Bruschetta

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