Here’s an easy appetizer for football parties or the upcoming holidays!

If you make this a day ahead, just stir and drain before serving as the tomatoes will produce quite a bit of juice at the bottom of the bowl.

You can serve it with your own homemade Italian toast, but I just use Panetini Oven Baked Italian Toast (Garlic Parmesan) or any flavor Melba Toast.

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Bruschetta

Ingredients

8 plum tomatoes, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped, fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black ground pepper
2 (4.75 oz.) bags Panetini Oven Baked Italian Toast (Garlic Parmesan) or 2 boxes of Melba Toast

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, oil, salt and pepper. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serves: 8