Bruschetta Melts

I can’t believe it is that time of year again! Those holidays sneak up every year! With that being said it’s also time for appetizers, small Thanksgiving options and tips and tricks to just name a few things!
I made these appetizers for a small dinner party and we all loved them! Super easy to make and you can mix the tomato part of the recipe in advance to save some time later. I put these in my family favorite as these will be appearing on my table over the holidays this year.  Thank you Taste of Home Magazine for another great recipe!

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 Tablespoons fresh basil, minced
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
24 slices French bread (1/4 inch thick)
2 cups (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic powder until blended. Stir in tomatoes, onion and minced basil.  Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over each bread slice and place bread slices on a greased baking sheet. Top with tomato mixture and sprinkle with shredded fresh mozzarella cheese.  Bake 7-8 minutes until cheese is melted.  Serve warm.

Enjoy!