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Basil Cream Cheese Bruschetta Recipe

Ingredients

12 slices French bread  (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato

2 tablespoons chopped green onion

1 tablespoon chopped ripe olives

4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cheese or cream cheese w/chives or other flavor (omit basil if you use flavored cream cheese)

1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Directions

Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion and olives; set aside.

Combine cream cheese and basil; spread over the untoasted side of bread. Broil 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Top with tomato mixture. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.