Tomato Cheese Bread

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) container soft cream cheese
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (can use more)
• 2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper
• 1 large unsliced french bread
• 4 large plum tomatoes, thinly sliced (can use less)

Recipe

• 1 microwave the the cream cheese in a medium microwave-safe bowl on high for 20 seconds; add in the parmesan cheese, garlic and basil; mix well to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 2 slice the bread in half lengthwise.
• 3 evenly divide and spread the mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
• 4 top with the sliced tomatoes, then sprinkle a small amount of salt over the tomato slices.
• 5 broil about 5-inches away from heat with the oven door partially open for about 5 minutes.
• 6 cut into desired size slices.