Slow Roasted Tomato Garlic Bruschetta Recipes

ROASTED GARLIC BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Bruschetta:
• Grill or toast the bread under a broiler, on both sides, until golden. Brush with the oil and sprinkle with salt. Spread with the roasted garlic.
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• Roasted Garlic:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Rub off any loose papery skin from the garlic, and trim about a 1/2 inch off the top of each head, to expose the cloves. Set the garlic snugly in an ovenproof baking dish just large enough to hold them. Drizzle with the oil and season with the salt and pepper. Cover with foil and cook for about 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake until the heads are soft and the tops golden brown, another 30 minutes. Allow garlic to cool.
• Serve the garlic whole for a rustic garnish, or break the heads apart and squeeze the garlic out of skins to eat the whole clove. To store the garlic, place it in a container and cover with olive oil. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use skinned roasted garlic to season mashed potatoes, in salad dressings, to flavor and thicken sauces, or on sauteed or roasted vegetables.

ROASTED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Coat the tomatoes in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast 20 minutes to concentrate the flavor and burst the tomatoes.
• Cut 2 large "planks" of bread each 1-inch thick by slicing the bread lengthwise horizontally. Reserve the rest of the loaf for another use.
• When you remove the tomatoes from the oven, switch on broiler. Char bread on both sides then rub hot bread with cut garlic.
• In a bowl, lightly mash the roasted tomatoes and combine with scallions and basil. Top the large planks with tomato mixture then cut each giant crostini into 4 pieces, 8 pieces total.

ROASTED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. On ungreased cookie sheet, place baguette slices; brush slices with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Bake 6 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside.
• In 15x10x1-inch pan, mix tomatoes and shallots. In small bowl, mix remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture; toss gently. Bake 25 minutes or until tomatoes have burst and begin to break down. Cool 5 minutes.
• In medium bowl, stir tomato mixture and shredded basil, mashing tomatoes slightly. Spoon onto toasted baguette slices; top with basil leaves and cheese.

GARLIC TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. , Bring to room temperature before serving. Cut bread into 24 slices; toast under broiler until lightly browned. Top with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.

ROASTED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
• Transfer the tomatoes, along with any oil in the bowl, to a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 35 minutes, or until the tomatoes are lightly browned and wrinkled.
• While the tomatoes roast, in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the balsamic vinegar to a simmer and let reduce by half. Set aside.
• During the final 10 minutes of roasting, place the bread on one of the oven racks and toast until just lightly browned.
• Remove the tomatoes and bread from the oven and let the tomatoes cool slightly. While the tomatoes cool, rub the toasted bread with the garlic.
• Slather a generous layer of ricotta on each slice of bread, then arrange the slices on a serving platter. Top each with some of the tomatoes. Sprinkle with fresh thyme, then finish with a drizzle of the reduced balsamic vinegar and remaining olive oil.

ROASTED GARLIC BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350.
• Place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Wrap up garlic and roast in oven for about 30 minutes, or until soft.
• Remove roasted garlic from the oven, remove peel and puree until smooth.
• Place in refrigerator to rest and cool.
• When cool, combine with softened cream cheese.
• Slice bread, 1/2 inch thick, on the bias.
• Toast the bread slightly and set aside.
• Spread cream cheese mixture on the toast and sprinkle lightly with half of the Romano.
• Return to oven to warm the cheese.
• Remove from the oven and top with tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with the remaining Romano.
• Scatter basil on top of the bruschetta and serve.