Best Ever Bruschetta
Fail safe bruschetta as an appetizer, or served with Italian mains. They never stay on the plate long!
Servings 8
Calories 170kcal
Ingredients
- 4 English muffins, split
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh basil
- 4 large tomatoes
- 8 black olives
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 4 slices mozarella
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Toast muffin halves under broiler until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes, or in toaster.
- Mix garlic, butter, and basil together in a small bowl; spread butter mixture evenly onto each toasted muffin half.
- Combine tomatoes, olives, and tomato paste in a large bowl; set aside. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey in a small bowl.
- Spoon some of the tomato mixture onto each muffin, then drizzle the olive oil mixture over the top, place a piece of mozzarella on top, and season with salt and pepper.
- Return muffins to broiler; cook until the cheese has melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.