Super Bowl Starters: Bruschetta
Searching for a tasty treat to add to the starting lineup at your Super Bowl party? I've got just what you're looking for: bruschetta!
Bruschetta is an Italian starter dish that combines all that we love about a pizza (tomatoes and cheese) and puts it on bread (called bruschetta) instead. If you're looking to make your own bruschetta, check out this simple bruschetta recipe.
While traditional bruschetta is generally served with raw mozzarella and a mixture of freshly chopped onions, tomatoes and herbs, the great thing about this dish is that you can personalize it any way you want. Why am I telling you this, you ask? Simple.
Ever come across this dilemma during your Super Bowl party planning? Party guests want to eat different things while they watch two teams battle over the pigskin--some (I won't name names) just want pizza, meat and beer, while others are looking to avoid gaining ten pounds in one night.
The beauty of bruschetta is that you can customize it to meet the meat eaters' needs and avoid slighting their more health-conscious counterparts.
Feeling indulgent? Mix goat cheese and raw mozzarella on your bruschetta and pop it in the oven with some caramelized onions and bits of bacon on top.
Want to stay slim for Valentine's Day dinner? Spread a thin layer of lite cream cheese on your bruschetta and top with another layer of olive or artichoke tapenade.
So you see? Serving guests of all kinds at a Super Bowl party doesn't have to mean calling in the offensive and defensive cooridnators. And if you're looking for more easy Super Bowl recipes, be sure check out this list of 32 simple snacks.
Enjoy Planning.
Penelope
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