15 min | 5 min prep

8 -10 slices

• 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded & diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian oregano or 1 tsp dried, (alternatively choose an Oregano from the Oregano list below)
• 1 clove garlic, minced8-10 slices Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese (or a combination)

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix chopped tomatoes, oregano & garlic.
3. Let stand 10 minutes at room temperature.
4. Brush bread slices with oil.
5. Place approximately 4 tsp tomato mixture on top of each bread slice & sprinkle with cheese.
6. Place on baking sheet & bake at 350F for 5 minutes.
7. Broil for a couple of minutes or until cheese melts and golden brown.

This is a fast and tasty appetizer, with an Italian twist!  A chopped, sweet onion can be added to the recipe, if desired, and added to the tomato mixture.

Spicy Oregano:- Oregano - Cuban, Oregano - Greek, Oregano - Hot & Spicy, Oregano - Italian.

Mild Oregano:- Oregano - Compact, Oregano - Golden, Oregano - Thumbles Gold, Oregano - Variegated.