Cheddar Bruschetta

4.5
(70)

'I always like to try bruschetta when we're eating out at a restaurant to see how it compares to my recipe-- and I haven't found one that's better yet!' writes Vicki Thompson of Bristol, New Brunswick. 'It's a hit when i serve it to company or take it to potlucks and other gatherings.'

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 24 (3/4 inch thick) slices French bread

  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

  • cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • cup mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place bread slices on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes on each side or until toasted. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spread over toasted bread. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Serve warm.

Tips

Nutritional Analysis: 2 pieces (prepared with reduced-fat cheese and reduced-fat mayonnaise) equals 115 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 258 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.