Bruschetta Melts

By Jac_M

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
• 24 slices French bread (1/4 inch thick)
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• Additional minced fresh basil

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until blended; stir in tomatoes, onion and 2 tablespoons basil.

Spread cream cheese over bread slices; place slices on greased baking sheets. Top with tomato mixture; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Bake 7-9 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with additional basil.
Yield: 2 dozen.