Ingredients

• 8 slices Country Harvest Stone Milled 100% Whole Wheat bread
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups (750 mL) cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 3 tbsp (50 mL) fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 tsp each (1 mL each) salt and pepper
• 8 oz (250 g) brie cheese, thinly sliced
• Basil leaves

Directions

1. Whisk olive oil with garlic; brush over both sides of bread. Combine cherry tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper.
2. Place bread on grill over medium-high heat and toast until bottoms are golden – 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Turn over and top with Brie. Close lid and grill until cheese is melted – again, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Top at once with cherry tomatoes and garnish with basil leaves.
   
5. Serve these crostinis as a casual backyard barbecue appetizer or as a light lunch with a green salad.

Makes 8 servings.

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