Description
Crispy toasted baguette slices topped with a juicy tomato-basil mixture and finished with freshly grated parmesan. A vibrant and crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s full of flavor and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium baguette, sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Arrange baguette slices on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Toast the baguette slices in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden and crisp. Rub each slice with the garlic clove while still warm.
- Spoon the tomato mixture onto each toasted slice.
- Top with freshly grated parmesan and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- Let the tomato mix rest to develop flavor.
- Drain excess tomato juice to prevent soggy bread.
- Freshly grated parmesan works best for texture and taste.