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Julian’s Recipe Savory Pretzel Bread Bruschetta 

Ingredients 

• 1 Julian’s Recipe Butter & Sea Salt Pretzel Baguette
• 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
• ½ cup finely chopped onions
• ¼ tbsp olive oil
• Ground salt
• Ground pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped basil
• Sliced cheddar cheese
• Dijon mustard

Directions: 

1. Bake the Julian’s Recipe Pretzel Baguette according to the package, and slice.
2. Mix tomatoes, onions, and basil with olive oil and add salt & pepper to taste.
3. Top pretzel bread with cheddar cheese while the bread is still warm, and let it melt.
4. Spoon tomato mixture onto crisps and top with a small drop of Dijon mustard.
5. Serve immediately.