From Sandi's Recipe File - Bruschetta on Pesto Buttered Focaccia Bread

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"Bruschetta on Pesto Buttered Focaccia Bread"

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Serving Size: Makes 30 appetizers

Amount Ingredient

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 1/2 tablespoons purchased or homemade basil pesto

340 g rectangular loaf focaccia bread, cut into 15 slices

2 1/2 cups preshredded Canadian Italian type cheese blend

6 plum tomatoes, sliced

Chopped fresh basil

Preparation Instructions:

1. Combine butter and pesto; brush on 1 side of each bread slice.
2. Place bread directly on preheated grill, buttered side down. Cook, with lid open, over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 2 or 3 minutes.
3. Arrange the bread slices, toasted side up, on foil lined baking sheets. Top each with 2 heaping tablespoons cheese and sliced tomatoes.
4. Place each baking sheet on grill and cook, with lid closed, over medium heat until underside of bread is toasted, about 3 to 4 minutes. Cut slices in half and garnish with basil. Serve immediately. Makes 30 appetizers.
Per serving: 79 calories; 3.5 g protein; 4.8 g fat; 5.3 g carbohydrates.

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