Cherry Tomato Bruschetta With Parmesan Cheese Food

CHERRY TOMATO BRUSCHETTA WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• In a bowl combine the tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and cheese and garlic.
• Roll basil leaves tightly together and thinly slice. Cut into smaller pieces if desired and add to the bowl.
• Stir together and taste, adding more oil and vinegar as needed and then season with salt and pepper as needed. Tastes amazing right away, but tastes even better if left for at least 30 minutes before serving.

BEST CHERRY TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a medium serving bowl, stir together the cherry tomatoes and basil. Drizzle a teaspoon or two of olive oil over top, generously sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat. Taste and season with more salt, if needed. If desired, add a small splash of balsamic vinegar, and toss again. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (can be made up to 8 hours in advance).
• When ready to serve, preheat the broiler on high.
• Spread the baguette slices out over a large baking tray and use a pastry brush to brush the top of each slice with olive oil. Sprinkle the tops with sea salt.
• Broil the baguette slices for 2-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on top. Then, carefully rub the top of each with the garlic (it will melt into the surface of the hot toasts).
• Serve the warm toasts alongside the tomato basil mixture.

CHERRY TOMATO, BOCCONCINI AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Whisk together three tablespoons of the olive oil and the balsamic vinegar in a bowl.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the cheese, tomatoes and basil leaves.
• Set aside.
• Grill the bread on both sides until lightly browned and crisp.
• Rub one side of each slice of bread with the garlic, then sprinkle with olive oil.
• Cover each slice of bread with several arugula leaves.
• Spoon the tomato and cheese mixture over the arugula.
• Sprinkle each bruschetta with additional olive oil, then top with basil leaves.
• Serve immediately.

PARMESAN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Combine tomatoes, cheese, basil, garlic and 1/4 cup of the dressing; set aside.
• Brush both sides of bread slices with remaining dressing.
• Broil 6 inches from heat, 2 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted on both sides. Top each with tomato mixture.

CHEESE & CHERRY TOMATO BRUSCHETTA APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450ºF.
• Mix cottage cheese and pesto until blended; spread onto toast pieces.
• Place on baking sheet; top with tomatoes.
• Bake 8 min. or until heated through.
• Drizzle with vinegar; top with basil.