Nikol's Garlic Bruschetta recipe

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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

  1. 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.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the bread slices in a single layer on a large baking pan.

  3. Bake in the oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove to cool on a wire rack.

  4. 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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