WARM OLIVE BRUSCHETTA

Warm Olive Bruschetta image

Cream cheese and ripe olives add heartiness to the usual bruschetta with tomatoes. The flavors blend beautifully.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

24 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon prepared Italian salad dressing
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
3/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes

Steps:

Place bread on ungreased baking sheets; brush lightly with oil. Bake at 400° for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the celery, olives, salad dressing and garlic. Spread cream cheese over toast; top each slice with 2 teaspoons olive mixture. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until heated through. Top with tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.