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The crunchy, cheesy, sweet, and fresh flavors of Bruschetta cannot be beaten! This beautiful Bruschetta recipe is so easy and tasty that you’ll want to make it every week!
The bright and toasty flavors of Bruschetta are life-changing. You will remember its luscious tomato flavor forever in your daydreams and that is why this recipe is so perfect! This delicious Bruschetta takes humble ingredients to new heights of elegance and flavor so indulge yourself and make this amazing Bruschetta tonight!
What Makes Bruschetta so Delicious!?
Beautifully Flavored Bite!
You have likely eaten all of the ingredients in this appetizer before, but not like this! In 30 minutes or less, you can craft a fresh and flavorful bite that will be impossible to forget! It’s the perfect thing to breathe a little life into your usual snack routine with its exciting textures and flavors!
Easy but Elegant!
Not only do tomatoes walk the line between fruit and vegetable, but they also straddle the boundaries of ease and elegance. Tomatoes are always affordable and delicious, but in this amazing Bruschetta, they are dressed up into something luxurious!
If you want to impress a date or someone important, serving this easy yet extraordinary appetizer is sure to wow!
Amazing Family Appetizer!
The average family might have five different diets, but with this tasty snack, you can please just about everyone! This is truly a people-friendly snack!
It’s a vegan-friendly bite with plenty of fresh flavors, plus tomatoes are even popular with kids! You can even customize the Bruschetta with gluten-free bread if needed, and this recipe is totally nut-free!
Ingredients for Bruschetta
Tomatoes
Wonderfully sweet and fresh tomatoes have the most irresistible flavor and they are what makes this tasty bite so luscious! Use your favorite type of tomato for this recipe. Sweet tomatoes are very nice in bruschetta, but whatever is freshest and easiest to find is just right!
Garlic Cloves
Fresh garlic has a flavor like nothing else! It’s so delicious that it can make practically any recipe even better. For this Bruschetta, fresh garlic cloves are best but if you cannot find these jarred or frozen garlic will work just fine!
Basil Leaves
Basil has the most tantalizing aroma and flavor which makes this snack even better! Use fresh basil to get the best taste and texture.
If you have a green thumb this delicious herb is a great one to grow in your kitchen window!
Balsamic Vinegar
This amazing ingredient is made from whole grapes and has such an addictive balance of sweetness and tang. With this ingredient, price does matter. If you’re not sure about which balsamic to buy, choose an Italian product with a medium price point.
Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil is the best! It’s a nice light fat that works in so many ways in so many recipes. Use your favorite to help to toast the bread.
Salt and Pepper
A touch of seasoning livens up the flavor of this appetizer.
French Bread
A fresh baguette of French bread serves as the toast element of this recipe. In a pinch, you can swap this bread with Italian bread. If you observe a gluten-free diet, swap the French bread for a gluten-free baguette.
Expert Tips and Tricks
- Blanch the tomatoes while the bread bakes to make the most of your time!
- Squeeze as much juice as possible out of the tomatoes or you’ll have watery and soggy toasts.
- You can optionally adjust the salt and pepper in the Bruschetta to suit your personal tastes.
- For a party or large group, double the recipe.
How to Serve This Bruschetta
This amazing Bruschetta makes the perfect snack or appetizer. Make a double batch for a tasty happy hour snack or share a single batch with family before a nice weekend dinner!
This is the perfect appetizer for a rich pasta dish or even a beautiful beef roast. Pair with your favorite red wine for an indulgent gourmet night-in or try it as part of the appetizer spread at your next big soiree. This fresh appetizer will get your mouth excited for whatever comes next!
Can You Store Bruschetta?
If you have extra Bruschetta topping you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It’s best to store the bread separately or make fresh bread for the next time you enjoy this snack.
Variations
Cheesy
Add some freshly grated parmesan to the Bruschetta topping and finish as directed.
Meaty
Add some bacon crumbles to the Bruschetta topping and finish as directed.
Extra Herbs
If you love everything green, try adding some extra herbs like fresh parsley or even mint to the Bruschetta topping.
Is Bruschetta Healthy?
Bruschetta is a wonderful choice for fresh snacks! It has vitamins and minerals from fresh tomatoes and herbs, so it is a great light appetizer that works for most diets! This recipe is even vegan-friendly, so more people can enjoy this tasty tomato flavor!
Still Hungry?
This mouthwatering snack is just that, a snack! If you’re ready for the main course, try these delicious main dish recipes!
Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 5-6 tomatoes, any variety
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 5-6 basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 loaf French bread
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Using a knife, cut a slit in each tomato. Once the water reaches a boil, take off stove and drop tomatoes in.
- Fully submerge the tomatoes and leave in the water for 3-4 minutes. This will allow you to be able to remove the skin from the tomato much easier.
- Remove tomatoes from water and transfer to a cutting board. Peel the skin off when tomatoes are cool to the touch. Cut each tomato in half.
- In a medium sized bowl, squeeze excess tomato juice out of tomatoes. Get as much out as you can.
- Dice tomatoes and place them into a bowl. Add garlic, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until well combined and set aside.
- Slice French bread into small slices. Using a kitchen paintbrush, coat one side of slices with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Place bread, olive oil side down, on a baking sheet and heat for 6 minutes or until crispy.
- Top with bruschetta mixture.
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