Tomato Basil Bruschetta

This Bruschetta makes a great appetizer. It also fits in well at a Bruschetta bar or as an accompaniment to an Italian dinner.

Servings: 10

Total Prep Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Directions:

Baguette or Italian Loaf

2 pounds roma tomatoes, chopped

4 cloves of garlic, minced

1/4 cup olive oil

1 T. balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Fresh ground pepper

1/4 cup - 1/2 cup fresh basil, minced

1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Heat olive oil over medium low heat and add garlic. Cook for 1 minute, until garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add tomatoes, vinegar, salt and pepper and basil. Stir. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Add parmesan right before serving.

Toasted Crostini Bread Pieces:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice baguette in 1/4 inch slices. Brush olive oil on each baguette slice to cover both cut sides. Lightly salt baguette slices. Toast in oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Top toasted bread slices with bruschetta topping.