The Best Bruschetta

 Nothing says summer like bruschetta made with summer tomatoes!

Ingredients

3 cloves of garlic, minced

3/4 cup olive oil, divided

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 cups finely diced Roma tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tsp salt, divided

2 tsp. black pepper, divided

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 baguette, cut in 1/2 inch slices

Instruction

In bowl, combine garlic, 1/2 cup olive oil, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, basil, vinegar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.

In small bowl, whisk remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper and garlic powder.

Preheat oven to 435 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush mixture on both sides of sliced bread. Place on baking sheet and bake 6 minutes, turning half way through.  Allow to cool on wire rack.

To assemble, spoon tomato topping on each slice and sprinkle with additional Parmesan, if desired.