Garlicky Tomato Bruschetta

Submitted by SuzieQue

"This is a wonderful summertime appetizer. I keep a bowl of the topping in the refrigerator (it keeps for days!). Really delicious and not too heavy. Remember to make ahead - it needs to sit at least 8 hours."

 

• Ready In: 17mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 tomatoes, in small cubes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 -2 clove garlic, crushed (to your taste)

• Bread

• 1 narrow loaf crusty French bread
• 4 tablespoons olive oil

directions

1. Bread: Slice bread into 1/2" slices.
2. Brush oil on one side.
3. Broil briefly just until it barely starts to brown.
4. You have to watch it!
5. Cool.
6. Store in zip lock bag.
7. Topping: In a medium bowl, mix tomatoes, basil parmesan,olive oil,garlic and a little salt and pepper to taste.
8. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
9. Spread a spoonful on toasted rounds and serve.

Reviews

[Dana-MMH]

This is AWESOME!!!!!!! I loaded up on the garlic, the vampires are sure to stay away. Very good recipe and I never knew this was so easy to make. Taking it on the boat tomorrow and I already had 3 slices...oops, it is just too good. Thanks, this is a keeper.

 

[Terri F.]

This is definately "garlicky", just like the bruschetta at my favorite restaurant! I used fresh basil, and freshly shredded parmesan reggiano. Next time I am going to try freshly shredded gouda, as that's what the restaurant uses. Great bruschetta, suzyq- thanks! :o)

 

[Ruth King]

Excellent! Comparable to the Bruschetta in our favorite resturants. (My son said better! and he doesn't even like tomatoes) I had fresh basil on hand and used that in place of the dried and it worked well, however I didn't have quite enough and need to use more next time. I used Kraft Grated Parmesan cheese in the container instead of grating fresh and this worked good as well. I think next time I will top it with some fresh chives after broiling. This will remain a staple in our refrigerator for quick, nutrious and easy snacking.

 

[KPD123]

great recipe, very flavorful. i used fresh basil, flat leaf parsley and cracked black pepper. served with goat cheese spread and crostini all on the same platter for dd's spaghetti dinner birthday party. love anything i can make ahead of time! thanks for sharing suzie!!

 

[yamakarasu]

Super easy and delicious. I only let the tomato mixture marinate for about an hour or two but it was enough to marry the flavours. I also added a little splash of balsamic vinegar. We polished off that French bread in no time! Thanks!