Heirloom Tomato, Basil, and Manchego Garlic Bread
Toasted garlic bread with a mix of fresh tomato sauce, sliced tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, then drizzled with olive oil, and seasoned simply with flaky salt, pepper, and plenty of fresh basil. Summer on toast and so delicious!
Calories: 314kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices rustic bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1 cup grated manchego or cheddar cheese
- 3-4 heirloom tomatoes
- 2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
- extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- flaky sea salt and black pepper
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your broiler to high. 2. Mix the butter and garlic together in a small bowl and spread evenly over the slices of bread. Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Add the cheese and return for another 1-2 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Watch closely. 3. Using a box cheese grater, grate 2 tomatoes into a shallow bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the remaining tomatoes. 4. Spread the tomato puree evenly among the cheesy toast. Add the tomato slices and then the halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Top with fresh basil. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal