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Red Pepper and Basil Bruschetta Recipe

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Light appetizer with lots of flavor.

Red Pepper and Basil Bruschetta Recipe (+)

Directions

Cut baguette into 18 slices, place on baking sheet.
Broil for 1 minute. Set aside.
Cook onion and sugar in oil over medium low heat, stirring occasionally for 25 minutes. Allow to cool.
Top bread slices evenly with onion mixture, then 1-2 pepper strips on each, then a sprinkle of basil.
Top each with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of cheese.
Broil for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is warmed and melted.
Sprinkle each with fresh ground pepper.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
May easily double this recipe.

Container: medium skillet, baking sheet

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Serving Description: 1 baguette

Servings: 18

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Ingredients

-		1/2 baguette or french loaf - sliced into 1/2 inch slices
-		1/2 purple onion - coarsely chopped
-		1 teaspoon sugar
-		2 tablespoons olive oil
-		15 small basil leaves - sliced chiffonad
-		7 ounces can roasted red bell pepper - drained, cut into strips or prepared your own
-		3 ounces goat cheese - plain or peppered

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