Nikol's Garlic Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1  sourdough baguette cut into 1/ slices
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
• 3 tablespoons basil fresh chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 12 servings salt and ground pepper black to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil 
• 7  roma tomatoes chopped (plum)
• 4 ounce semi-soft cheese with garlic and herbs (such as alouette®)

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• whisk
• wire rack
• baking pan
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, and garlic in a bowl. Stir in the chopped tomatoes; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover; place in the refrigerator to marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. Spread the bread slices in a single layer on a large baking pan.
4. Bake in the oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
5. Remove to cool on a wire rack.
6. When the bread is cool, spread the semi-soft cheese evenly over each slice. Using a slotted spoon, spoon some of the tomato mixture over each slice.