Simply Potato Cake Bruschetta #SP5

Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. Potato cakes topped with cheese, basil and tomatoes! It is a quick, easy and delicious appetizer that everyone will enjoy!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 12 appetizers

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) package  Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
• 2  large eggs, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup  shredded parmesan cheese
• 24  fresh basil leaves
• 1  cup  diced roma tomato

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine potatoes and beaten eggs. Using a tablespoon, spoon into 12 potato cakes on a non-stick cookie sheet. Bake at 425 degrees F. for 8 minutes.
3. Remove from oven. Turn potato cakes. Return pan to oven and bake for 4 minutes. Remove from oven.
4. Preheat oven to broil.
5. Mound one tablespoon Parmesan cheese on each potato cake. Place under the broiler and broil for 3 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool on pan for 3 minutes.
6. Place 2 basil leaves over the cheese on each potato cake, then top with diced tomatoes. Place on serving platter and enjoy!