Feta Bruschetta

Name: Feta Bruschetta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup olive oil; 10 slices French bread (1 inch thick); 1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 10 appetizers

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Fun to say and tasty to eat, feta bruschetta is an easy, flavor-packed appetizer with herbs, spices and tangy cheese in every toasted bite.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup olive oil
10 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine butter and oil; brush onto both sides of bread. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned on top, 8-10 minutes.
Combine the feta cheese, garlic, basil, red wine vinegar salt & pepper; sprinkle over toast. Top with tomato. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 296 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

You won't believe the compliments you'll receive when you greet guests with these warm appetizers. Every crispy bite offers the savory tastes of feta cheese, tomatoes, basil and garlic. They're terrific for holiday parties or most any gathering. —Stacey Rinehart, Eugene, Oregon

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