I made these tonight, along with spaghetti and meatballs. :) I really enjoyed them. And they would be an awesome appetizer at a party! Hope you like try them, they are delicious!! 

Roma Tomato Bruschetta

10 min
8 min
24 to 30 slices

INGREDIENTS:

• 10 large fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
• OR 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 cups roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 pound)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 loaf French baguette

PREPARATION DIRECTIONS:

1. 
   
   HEAT oven to 425°F.
   
   
2. 
   
   ROLL up several basil leaves; slice into very thin strips. Repeat with remaining basil. Combine tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt and pepper.
3. 
   
   CUT bread into angled 1/4-inch pieces. Combine olive oil and garlic; brush on bread slices and place on baking pan.
   
   
4. 
   
   BAKE about 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Just before serving, drain excess liquid from tomatoes. Spoon tomato mixture evenly over bread slices.