Cheese & Olive Bruschetta

Bergy's Note:

I've never had anyone turn these down. They are so easy to make and the results are always good. Try these after the game or after a winter outdoors event. I have been told that the recipe was originally from a Company's Coming cook book- I am not sure where I found it. I love Company's Coming cookbooks so that is likely where I saw it.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 26 Baguett ...

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or salad dressing)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup black olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (preferably freshly grated)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• pepper
• 1 baguette, fresh, about 2 1/2-inch round and 27-inch long
• 1/3 cup butter, softened

Directions:

1. Mix the first 8 ingredients (this can be done the day ahead and refrigerated).
2. Cut the baguette into 1" slices.
3. Butter one side.
4. Arrange on a cookie sheet, buttered side up.
5. Divde the Mixture among the slices and spread.
6. Bake in 350f oven for about 15 minutes and the cheese has melted.

Reviews

[David Michael Gann]

All I can say is wow. This summer my family wanted me to make them an italian supper, so I served these for the antipasti and they were GONE! even my younger sisters who dont ever try anything new loved them. I have made them almost every 2 weeks since.

[ratherbeswimmin']

We had appetizers for supper and this was on the menu. We thought they were wonderful, Bergy. Had a great fresh Italian flavor from the mixture of ingredients. Can't wait to try them out on my girlfriends. Very easy to put together and simply delicious. Thanks.

[Sofia Guliadis]

These delightful little appetizers were wonderful in the Valentine's Day dinner that I made for my boyfriend and I...he has not stopped raving about them since and am making them again tonight to quiet him down :) Great Recipe!!!!