Autumn Tomato Bruschetta

By á-5525

Ingredients

• 4 pounds beefsteak tomatoes -- fresh or roasted
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 loaf french bread or italian bread
• 2 cloves garlic

Preparation

Step 1

To roast tomatoes, preheat oven to 500F. Oil a 9-by-12-inch baking dish. Slice tomatoes in 1/2-inch thick slices. then cut slices in half, or in quarters if very large. Layer tomato slices in baking dish. Brush each layer with oil. Roast tomatoes until very soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, slice bread into 1-inch slices. Place on baking sheet. Bake bread until toasted, 3 to 4 minutes; remove from oven and rub each slice with garlic clove. Remove tomatoes from pan with a slotted spoon or spatula; place on top of bread slices.