Bruschetta with Tomato and Asiago Parmesan Cheese

Bruschetta with Tomato and Asiago Parmesan Cheese

Bruschetta with Tomato and Asiago Parmesan Cheese

Serves 4-5
Prep time 25 minutes
Cook time 6 minutes
Total time 31 minutes
Meal type Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Misc Pre-preparable, Serve Cold
Bruschetta with Tomato and Asiago Parmesan Cheese. A simple snack or appetizer using fresh tomatoes.

Ingredients

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons Asiago Parmesan Cheese Spread*
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced)

Toast

  • 1/2 Loaf French Baguette (cut to 1/2)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (reserve 1/2 tsp. to add into tomato mix)
  • 1 clove garlic (cut in half)

Note

Balsamic vinegar can be added to this if you prefer a tangy flavor.

*Asiago Parmesan Cheese Spread Recipe can be found HERE.

Directions

Toast
Step 1
Place the oven rack to the top position. Pre-heat oven to 450ºF.
Step 2
Reserve 1/2 tsp. of olive oil for the tomato topping.
Slice half of the French baguette into 1/2" slices. Brush with olive oil. Place olive oil side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 - 6 minutes on the top rack or until the bread is lightly toasted.
Step 3
When the bread is toasted, cut a clove of garlic in half. Rub garlic on the olive oil side of bread. Set toast aside.
Topping
Step 4
Cut tomatoes in half and remove seeds. Chop to make one cup of chopped tomatoes and add to a small bowl. Add in Asiago Parmesan Cheese Spread, kosher salt, and olive oil. Mix.
Step 5
Thinly slice 4-5 basil leaves and add to the tomato mix. Let the mix marinate for 15 minutes. Serve mix on toast.