Abby's Fav Bruchetta

Fried Bread, thick slices of fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Tomatoes, and ribbons of Basil...do I have your attention?  I am not sure about you but I am drooling!!!

This is one of my sister Abby's fav things that I make.  If I want to make her happy, I make her these!

Abby's Fav Bruchetta:

1 Loaf French Bread (Sliced about 1" thick)
16 oz Mozzarella Cheese (Sliced about 1/4" thick)
6 Medium Tomatoes on the Vine (cubed)
1/4 of a Medium Red Onion (minced)
1 C Basil (julienne)
1 T Garlic (minced)
1/4 C Extra Virgin Olive Oil (plus more for frying bread)
6 T Butter
1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 
1 tsp Black Pepper

Place the Tomatoes, Basil, Red Onion and Garlic in a medium bowl.  Toss in the EVOO along with the Kosher Salt and Pepper. ~Best if you can make this about 30 mins before you fry the bread.~

Poor enough EVOO to coat the bottom of a large skillet along with 1 T Butter over medium high heat.  When the oil is hot place about 4 slices of bread in the skillet (this is not the time to walk away from the stove...been there, burnt my bread).  Turning the bread when it is golden brown.  Remove from pan when both sides are browned. While the bread is still nice and warm top with 2 slices of Mozzarella Cheese and a nice large spoon full of the Tomato mixture. Repeat until all the Bread and Tomato mix is gone.  

YUM!!!