This bruschetta dip has become my favorite quick and easy appetizer to make on the way to a night in with friends or even an upcoming Galentines celebration. Serving eight people, this recipe can easily be doubled to fit your guests’ needs.

Ingredients: 

• 8 Roma tomatoes
• 1/3 cup and 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1/3 cup chopped basil
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (2)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (2)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (2)
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning (2)
• 1 French loaf

Directions: Bruschetta

1. Dice the tomatoes (If you’re in a hurry a vegetable chopper on Amazon was quick and easy to finely dice the tomatoes). 
2. In a small bowl, mix in your Italian seasoning, minced garlic and basil. 
3. Combine tomatoes and seasonings into a larger bowl and mix until evenly distributed. 
4. Pour 1/3 cup olive oil over mixture; mix until evenly covered. 
5. Let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. 

Directions: French bread

1. Preheat your oven to 400 F. 
2. Thinly slice the French bread into bite size pieces. 
3. In a small bowl mix Italian seasoning, minced garlic and basil with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. 
4. Brush oil mixture over the slices of bread.
5. Place on a parchment paper-covered cookie sheet. 
6. Cook in the oven for 7 minutes or until crispy. 
7. Enjoy!

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