I had a bunch of house guests a little while ago and served this for breakfast (with a poached egg for those who so desired). I had a big batch of mimosas, a pound of bacon, fried crisp and on a platter and these little beauties. It was a hit!
We had all eaten a huge dinner the night before on the deck, so a meal of hash browns, eggs and toast just seemed a little too much for the very warm weather, late morning breakfast. This, it turned out was just the ticket.
It’s hearty and delicious. I’d say serve it for lunch with a salad or soup or as an appetizer with drinks. Altogether a flexible type thing. Even the kiddos liked it (I guess it looked a bit like pizza)…
PrintBreakfast Bruschetta? Gruyere & Tomato
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of french bread
- 6 oz of Gruyere, sliced very thinly
- few sprigs of basil, chopped roughly
- 2 extra large or 3 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced very thinly
- Extra virgin olive oil – bring out the good stuff for this!
Instructions
- Slice the bread in half and brush with olive oil
- Toast in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes for so until just starting to brown
- Remove from oven, top with tomatoes, Gruyere and basil
- Return to the oven for about another 10 minutes or just until cheese melts
- Salt and pepper
- Cut into slices
Five ingredients, 20 minutes. Can’t beat it!
Love bruschette and looks and sounds very yummy for you and your house guests!
Happy Weekend to you,
artmusedog and carol
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Oh I’ll be making this to serve with soup for dinner!!
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I’ll be making this to serve with soup for dinner!! Too. Thanks.
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Am definitely trying this recipe on weekend
Looks very appetizing, but I would rather eat that for lunch, could never eat such a plate in the morning ! I only have coffee !
Yummmmm. I’ve been on a basil pesto + tomatoes kick lately. This would hit the spot. All I need is good bread and gruyere, which not easy to find in my town.
I love bruschetta and this makes me want to make it for breakfast!
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Linda,
It really works well for breakfast!
RMW
Bruschetta is my go to appetizer whenever it’s on the menu…love seeing how different restaurants present it…always enjoy my visit to your blog♪
We just got so many fresh tomatoes in the CSA so I know what I’ll be having for breakfast!!
What a great idea! Now my question is how does one get to be one of your very lucky guests RMW? 😉
You would be welcome any time Lorraine!
The simplest dishes are always the most delicious. Great combo! I’m wanting that for lunch today!
You mean I can eat bruschetta for brekky? Count me in on that! Than again, count me in on breakfast at your place. I’m surprised your guests left with a spread like that. 🙂
Hi Lynn,
You’re totally invited for brekky!
RMW
What a great idea to make a breakfast bruschetta.
Sounds Tasty. Did you serve the poached egg on top, or on the side?
Hi Kat,
I served it right on top. So good!
RMW