Kim's Bruschetta

One of my all time favorite appetizers!

Ingredients

• 10 semi-ripe plum tomatoes (or 4-5 semi-ripe large tomatoes)
• 8 oz. block of pepper jack cheese
• 4 garlic cloves
• Olive oil
• Cilantro
• Italian bread (sourdough or French bread can also be used)
• Salt 
• (Serves 3-4 people)

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Slice Italian bread into ½ inch-thick slices. Place onto a baking tray (do not overlap any pieces) and bake in the oven for a few minutes until slightly hard and golden.
• Cut the tomatoes in half and deseed. Dice into small pieces.
• Grate the pepper jack cheese.
• Dice the garlic cloves into very small pieces.
• Dice a handful of cilantro into small, finely chopped pieces.
• Add tomatoes, cheese, garlic, and cilantro into a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a teaspoon of salt. Mix thoroughly.
• Using a tablespoon, place about a spoonful of the mix onto each slice of bread. Make sure to cover the entire slice of bread.
• Place into the oven until the cheese is melted. Remove and serve.

Time to Eat!

• Enjoy!