Strawberry Toast Basil (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/4 cup cream cheese
02 - 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
03 - 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
04 - 4 slices bread
05 - Fresh basil leaves
06 - 2 tablespoons white sugar

# Instructions:

01 - Toss the strawberries, sugar, and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Stir everything together until it’s combined well.
02 - Leave the bowl aside for about 5 minutes. This gives the strawberries time to soften and soak up the flavors. You can even refrigerate it ahead of time in a sealed container.
03 - Toast your slices in a toaster or brown them in a pan until they’re nice and crunchy.
04 - Take a knife and evenly coat each toast slice with a layer of cream cheese, about 1-2 tablespoons per slice.
05 - Give the strawberry mixture a quick stir first. Spoon plenty of the juicy strawberries over the cream cheese layer on each toast.
06 - Add a few fresh basil leaves on top of each finished toast. Dig in while it’s fresh and still crisp!

# Notes:

01 - The strawberry mix can stay good in the fridge for up to 3 days if prepped early.
02 - Use any bread you like! Brioche, ciabatta, or even a crusty loaf taste amazing.
03 - Want a twist? Swap the bread for baguette slices or crackers to make fun little appetizers.