Easy Tomato, Basil and Cheese Bruschetta
This easy Bruschetta makes the perfect fresh appetizer.
Yield: 12 to 14 good sized pieces
Ingredients:
2 cups of diced fresh ripe tomatoes (about 4 tomatoes)
1/2 cup fresh basil torn or cut into small pieces
2 cloves fresh garlic crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
6 oz goat cheese room temperature so it's nice and soft
1 baguette
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano
Directions:
Crush garlic cloves into olive oil and set aside.
Dice tomatoes and place in medium sized bowl. Tear or cut up basil and add to tomatoes in bowl. The drizzle with garlic olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes or up to two hours.
Toast baguette slices under the broiler. Watch carefully as it only takes a couple of minutes.
When baguette slices are toasted and still warm, spread with goat cheese.
Top cheese toasts with tomato basil mixture. Finish with some freshly grated Parmesan and enjoy. Then enjoy another.
*Finished product will hold well for at least an hour before serving.
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