LENDER’S BAGEL BRUSCHETTA
Created by “Simply Manischewitz® Cook-Off” Grand Prize Winner Joy Devor
Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients
• 1 bag (6) Lender’s bagels
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• ½ tsp salt
• 6 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 red onion, diced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup basil leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• *Optional: ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Scoop out insides of bagels and cube the scooped out middle.
Spread cubed pieces onto baking sheet and drizzle olive oil, garlic and salt evenly.
Bake for 10 minutes or until toasted and light brown.
In medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, salt, pepper and vinegar.
Toast outside of bagels lightly.
Right before serving, combine the croutons (cubed bagel pieces) with the tomato mixture and pour into bagel shells.
*Optional: sprinkle cheese over bagels on baking sheet and place in oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
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