Golden Tomato Bruschetta W Gorgonzola Balsamic Syrup Recipes

GOLDEN TOMATO BRUSCHETTA W/ GORGONZOLA & BALSAMIC SYRUP

Steps:

• Toss the tomatoes, onion, red pepper, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Allow the tomatoes to release their juices.
• Place the balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
• Allow vinegar to gently reduce until it is the consistency of syrup.
• Toss the crumbled Gorgonzola in the the tomato mixture.
• Top slices of toasted bread with the tomatoes and drizzle the balsamic syrup over the top.

ITALIAN-STYLE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Stir tomatoes, basil, 3 tablespoons olive oil, red onion, garlic, red wine vinegar, and pepper together in a bowl; let tomato mixture stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, then place in the refrigerator to marinate for 45 minutes.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Brush one side of each slice of bread with remaining olive oil. Place bread slices, oiled-side-up, onto a baking sheet.
• Broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes; remove from oven. Spoon tomato mixture evenly over the top of toasted bread slices; drizzle balsamic vinegar evenly over tomato mixture. Serve immediately.