Categories: Appetizers- Snacks
Ingredients
- Tomato Topping:
- 1 1/4 lb. ripe tomatoes (about 3 medium-size), cut in 1/2-inch pieces (3 1/2 cups)
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped (1/3 cup)
- 8 thick slices crusty Italian bread
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 6 strips bacon (about 8 oz.), cooled, drained and crumbled
Directions
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Mix all topping ingredients except basil and bacon in a medium-size bowl. If serving within 1 to 2 hors, let stand at room temperature so tomatoes release their juices, or refrigerate, covered, up to 24 hours. Stir in basil.
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Brush both sides of bread with oil. Place bread in center of cooking grate and grill 2 to 3 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
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Place bread slices on serving plate. Spoon Tomato Topping on bread. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and serve immediately.