Savory Bruschetta

By LoriCaputo

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 loaf French bread, cut in 1/2 lengthwise
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 3 tbs. grated cheese
• 2 tbsp. chopped pitted olives
• 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Mix oil and garlic and spread onto cut surface of the bread. Bake 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.

Mix cream cheese, and grated cheese until blended, stir in olives.

Spead toasted bread halves with cheese mixture and top with tomatoes. Cut into 24 slices and serve.

Sprinkle with basil.