SPICY BRUSCHETTA

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I had something similar to this at a party and decided I could do it better with a spicy Cajun flair.

Provided by Lande Hoffman

Categories     Spreads

Time 38m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 French bread (Baguette)
8 ounces grape tomatoes
3 garlic cloves (about 2 tbls.)
1 (4 ounce) can of sliced black olives
8 ounces butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 pinches white pepper, to taste
1 -2 tablespoon cayenne pepper, to taste
3 ounces olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 shallot
5 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
8 ounces cream cheese
6 ounces ricotta cheese
2 ounces parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut french bread into thin slices (
  • Cut tomatoes into thin slices and set aside.
  • Keeping separated finely chop shallot, green onion, celery, cilantro, parsley, basil and oregano.
  • In a pan, using 2 oz olive oil sauté until soft (3-5 min): shallot, 3 tbls green onion, celery, parsley, basil,1 1/2 tbls cilantro, 1 tbls pressed garlic.
  • In a bowl mix together all cheeses (may have to microwave cheese 30 sec), cooled down sautéed ingredients from pan, garlic powder white pepper and cayenne pepper, best if refrigerated a few hours before spreading.
  • Put butter remaining olive oil and remaining garlic in a cup and melt down in a microwave.
  • Spread sliced bread on large cookie sheet.
  • Stir butter and generously brush it on one side of each piece of bread.
  • Put bread in broiler until lightly toasted.
  • Spread cheese mixture on cooled down bread.
  • Place sliced olives (2-3) on each piece.
  • Top with 2 or 3 slices of tomato.
  • Mix remaining cilantro and green onion and sprinkle over each slice.
  • You may have to chop some more cilantro and green onion for this.
  • Remember cilantro has a very powerful taste so use sparingly.
  • You can serve cold or put in oven at 350 for 5-8 minutes not allowing cheese to run.

Mejan Magat
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I love the combination of flavors in this spicy bruschetta. The tomatoes, basil, and garlic are all perfect together.


Eucharia Omaufedo
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This spicy bruschetta is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I can see how someone who likes spicy food would enjoy it.


Charmaine Chavingira
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I've made this spicy bruschetta several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh tomatoes.


Arlo Anderson
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This spicy bruschetta is the perfect appetizer for a party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Levi Lazarski
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this bruschetta was surprisingly mild. I really enjoyed it.


Borhan Benarab
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I made this spicy bruschetta for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Mike Schrader
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This is the best bruschetta recipe I've ever tried. The tomatoes are so flavorful and the bread is perfectly crispy.


adekemi alimi
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this bruschetta was surprisingly mild. I really enjoyed it.


sadeeya oficial
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This spicy bruschetta is a great way to add some excitement to your next party. It's sure to be a hit with your guests.


travis phelps
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I love the combination of flavors in this spicy bruschetta. The tomatoes, basil, and garlic are all perfect together.


kaitlyn cooper
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This spicy bruschetta is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I can see how someone who likes spicy food would enjoy it.


Rendani Maliavusa
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I've made this spicy bruschetta several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh tomatoes.


Aliana Garcia
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This spicy bruschetta is the perfect appetizer for a party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Moh Rashid
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this bruschetta was surprisingly mild. I really enjoyed it.


Tasneem Kassem
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I made this spicy bruschetta for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Tega Hauwanga
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This is the best bruschetta recipe I've ever tried. The tomatoes are so flavorful and the bread is perfectly crispy.


Untied Love
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The spicy bruschetta was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll probably make it again with less pepper next time.


Shehu Adobobi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Mohammad Javaid
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This spicy bruschetta was a hit at my last party! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the bread was perfectly toasted.