Roasted Tomato Bruschetta

Bruschetta is toasted Italian loaf bread that's topped with the creamiest freshest mozzarella cheese: Burrata, then doused with garlicky fresh roasted cherry tomatoes that are swimming in seasoned olive oil. This has to be one of my most favorite things to eat of all time. It's an easy lunch to whip up, or your guests' new favorite appetizer you serve. 

What you'll need: Serves 4
14 oz French, Italian or Baguette bakery loaf
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
3-4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 tsp Italian seasoning
several fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup EVOO
1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
big pinch of salt and pepper

How to make it:
Preheat the oven to 400° F. 

In a small oven safe dish, combine all of the ingredients.

Bake for 20 minutes on the middle shelf. The tomatoes should come out easily smashable and the oil a little bubbly.

While that is baking, slice up the loaf of bread. Place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil on both sides, then sprinkle lightly with salt on just the top side. Toss in the oven with the tomatoes for just a few minutes until lightly golden brown.

Carefully remove from the oven and lightly smash the garlic and tomatoes with the back of a spoon.

Place the Burrata on a serving plate and slice down the middle to expose the creamy center.

Assemble and enjoy!