Jill's Damn Good Bruschetta

Ingredients:

Bruschetta

• 6 roma tomatoes, diced
• 5-8 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped finely
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 baguette
• olive oil
• goat cheese
• balsamic reduction sauce (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine tomatoes, garlic, 1/4 c olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Cover and chill to marinate, 30-60 mins.
2. Slice baguette into rounds and drizzle or brush olive oil onto both sides.
3. Bake bread slices on baking sheet at 350 F for 3-5 mins per side, or until bread is golden-brown and slightly crispy (You can leave it in longer if you want the bread to be really crunchy and crouton-like).
4. Spread goat cheese on each slice of bread and top with tomato mixture.
5. Drizzle with balsamic reduction and enjoy!