Ingredients

• 1 pound cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
• 6 thick slices white sandwich bread (such as pullman), toasted

Instructions

1. Preheat broiler. Arrange tomatoes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt. Broil tomatoes until tender and beginning to burst, 4–5 minutes. Gently smash tomatoes with a wooden spoon.
2. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until light golden, 30–60 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley and 1/2 tsp. salt.
3. Brush toasts with garlic butter and top with smashed tomatoes. Serve hot.