Garden Fresh Bruschetta
Fresh from the garden vine-ripened cherry tomatoes shine brightly in this fast, fresh, fabulous recipe for Garden Fresh Bruschetta that keeps it simple and sensational with the addition of a splash of olive oil, minced fresh basil, a touch of garlic and a drizzle of balsamic presented on lightly toasted thinly sliced baguette planks. File this with your super simple appetizer recipes to make on repeat this summer, my friends. Yum-o!
Ingredients
- 1 take-and-bake baguette (bakery department)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 pint mixed cherry tomatoes, washed and cut into fourths
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- dash of salt
- freshly ground pepper
- balsamic drizzle for finishing
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Slice baguette into thin slices and arrange on baking sheet.
- Brush baguette slices with melted butter.
- Toast baguette slices in preheated oven for 4-6 minutes, just until edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven and let rest.
- Combine sliced cherry tomatoes, minced basil, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
- Spoon tomato mixture over toasted baguette slices.
- Drizzle each with balsamic drizzle and sprinkle with Maldon sea salt.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Enjoy!