NIKOL'S GARLIC BRUSCHETTA

Nikol's Garlic Bruschetta image

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.

Provided by Nikol

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

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®)

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 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, Sodium 167.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g