Cream Cheese Bruschetta
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 French baguette, sliced
  • ¼ cup + 3 tbsp of olive oil
  • 4 large tomatoes, diced (I used Roma)
  • 4 garlic, chopped
  • A spring of fresh basil, chiffonade
  • Black pepper + Salt to taste
Cream Cheese Spread:
  • 200g block-style cream cheese, softened
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp crushed black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
  1. Place the softened cream cheese, chili flakes, black pepper and garlic powder in a small bowl and combine well. Set aside.
  2. Place the tomatoes, ¼ cup olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper and basil in a bowl. Mix well and add more salt or pepper if required. Set aside..
  3. Place the baguette on a baking sheet and drizzle with the 3 tbsp of olive oil
  4. Bake for about 8-10 minutes until the bread is lightly toasted. Remove from oven and set aside.
  5. Spread approximately 1 teaspoon of cream cheese onto each slice of toasted bread.
  6. Top with about 1 tablespoons of the marinated tomatoes and serve immediately.
Recipe by Maya Kitchenette at https://mayakitchenette.com/cream-cheese-bruschetta/