EASY BLUE CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

YOU WILL NEED:

Cookie sheet
Bowl
Knife, sharp and butter
Spoon
Measuring spoons
Pastry brush
Plate for serving
Oven at 450°


INGREDIENTS:

Small loaf of Italian bread cut diagonally about 1/2 inch thick
1 pint of cherry tomatoes cut in half
1/3 cup olive oil
1 jar or bottle of Blue cheese dressing
1/4 cup onion diced small
1 heaping tbsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
5 or 6 Basil leaves cut into small slices   (OPTIONAL)


1.  Brush or spread some of the olive oil on one side of the bread slices and place on cookie sheet.
     Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, just until crisp.

2.  Put tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, rest of olive oil, vinegar and onion in bowl and gently stir.  Let sit for 10 to 20 minutes to let the tomatoes absorb the flavors.

3.   Pour or spoon the dressing on each slice of bread.

4.   Spoon tomato mixture on to each slice of bread, pour most of the oil off of the spoon first.

5.  If using Basil, sprinkle it over the tomatoes.


SERVING HINTS:   Serve as an appetizer before dinner or lunch.  The above recipe is for Bruschetta.  If you want  Crostini, just buy a baguette loaf.  The only difference between the two is the size.  You could also add small pieces of ham and have them for lunch.  Another idea would be to sprinkle the tomatoes with Parmigiana cheese.  Have fun and mix it up.  Make your own.

SERVES:  4 to 8