Ingredients:
6 cloves garlic
olive oil
1 loaf French bread
16 ounces cream cheese
1 cup romano cheese, freshly grated
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 bunch basil, leaves chopped
Directions:
Heat oven to 350.
Place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Wrap up garlic and roast in oven for about 30 minutes, or until soft.
Remove roasted garlic from the oven, remove peel and puree until smooth.
Place in refrigerator to rest and cool.
When cool, combine with softened cream cheese.
Slice bread, 1/2 inch thick, on the bias.
Toast the bread slightly and set aside.
Spread cream cheese mixture on the toast and sprinkle lightly with half of the Romano.
Return to oven to warm the cheese.
Remove from the oven and top with tomatoes.
Sprinkle with the remaining Romano.
Scatter basil on top of the bruschetta and serve.
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 50 min.