Bruschetta

bruschetta-with-balsamic

  • 8 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 2 to 3 Tbs fresh basil, julienne
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1/81/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
  • French baguette
  • Salt
  • Balsamic Reduction

Mix garlic into olive oil set aside. Put chopped tomatoes in a bowl.  Sprinkle with basil, Parmesan, salt, and pepper and mix together. Cut bread lengthwise and then into diagonal 4” slices. Brush garlic-oil on to bread slices, lightly salt and broil till brown.  Drizzle remaining garlic-oil into tomato mixture. Top toasted bread with tomato mixture and more Parmesan, drizzle with balsamic reduction and serve.