Tomato Cheese Bread

Name: Tomato Cheese Bread
Ingredients: 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)

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

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)

Directions

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.