Name: Nikol's Garlic Bruschetta recipe
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil;2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar;3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil;2 cloves garlic, minced;7 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped;salt and ground black pepper to taste;1 sourdough baguette, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices;1 (4 ounce) package semi-soft cheese with garlic and herbs (such as Alouette®)

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 cloves garlic, minced 7 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 sourdough baguette, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices 1 (4 ounce) package semi-soft cheese with garlic and herbs (such as Alouette®)

Nutrition Info

112.8 calories carbohydrate: 13.2 g cholesterol: 5 mg fat: 5.5 g fiber: 0.9 g protein: 3.6 g saturatedFat: 0.6 g servingSize: - sodium: 167.2 mg sugar: 1.8 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, and garlic in a bowl. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover, place in the refrigerator to marinate for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the bread slices in a single layer on a large baking pan.
Bake in the oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove to cool on a wire rack.
When the bread is cool, spread the semi-soft cheese evenly over each slice. Using a slotted spoon, spoon some of the tomato mixture over each slice.

Recipe Yield

12 servings

Recipe Note

Bruschetta makeover is what I call it. The flavor combination with the tomatoes and cream cheese is perfection. This appetizer goes a long way - another crowd pleaser, that's for sure.

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