In-a-Snap Bruschetta

Name: In-a-Snap Bruschetta
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 30-35 appetizers.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 large garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups finely chopped Roma tomatoes, seeds removed or 1 can (28 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, well drained; 1/4 cup prepared pesto; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tub (8 ounces) cream cheese with herbs; 1 baguette, sliced 1/4 inch thick, brushed with olive oil and toasted; Italian parsley leaves or minced fresh parsley

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min. YIELD: 30-35 appetizers.

This simple yet elegant finger food looks like you fussed, but it's really easy to make!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 large garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups finely chopped Roma tomatoes, seeds removed or 1 can (28 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, well drained
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tub (8 ounces) cream cheese with herbs
1 baguette, sliced 1/4 inch thick, brushed with olive oil and toasted
Italian parsley leaves or minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mash the garlic and salt into a paste. Add the tomatoes, pesto, cheese, oil, sugar and pepper.
2. Spread cream cheese on each baguette slice; top with bruschetta mixture. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 109 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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