INGREDIENTS:

GARLIC BREAD:

BRUSCHETTA INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Rinse the tomatoes & cut them in half.
2. Core the tomatoes by using your finger to remove the seeds which forces the seeds out of their pocket.
3. Dice the tomatoes by hand in varying sizes from large to medium. Place in a bowl.
4. Add the infused olive oil, cheese, garlic, salt & pepper to taste & basil.
5. Toss gently until well combined.
6. Allow enough time for the mixture to marinate.

GRILLED GARLIC BREAD DIRECTIONS:

1. Pre-heat grill.
2. Cut loaf of bread in half lengthwise.
3. Place softened butter in a mixing bowl and add all ingredients.
4. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
5. Evenly coat each half of the bread with the garlic butter.
6. Place bread on grill; butter side down.
7. Heat for approximately 30 seconds to a minute; enough to toast the bread.

BUILD:

1. Cut the bread into 4 inch pieces.
2. Drain off excess liquid from the bruschetta mixture in a strainer.
3. Add a scoop of bruschetta mixture and place on top of bread.
4. Drizzle 2 tbsp. balsamic vinaigrette dressing onto the bruschetta mix.
5. Sprinkle some parmesan cheese and basil chiffonade on top.
6. If necessary, serve additional balsamic dressing in a bowl on the side.