Best Ever Classic Bruschetta
A classic Italian appetizer with a crispy baguette topped with a vibrant tomato and basil mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Roma Tomatoes, diced
- 1/3 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 5 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Balsamic Glaze (optional)
- 1 Baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Garlic Infused)
- 1/3 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Prep the tomatoes by dicing them and draining excess liquid in a colander for about 10 minutes.
- Mix the drained tomatoes, minced garlic, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Toast the baguette slices by brushing with garlic-infused olive oil and arranging them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Assemble the bruschetta by spooning the tomato mixture onto each toasted bread slice.
- Finishing touches include drizzling balsamic glaze over the assembled bruschetta before serving.
Notes
Store the topping and bread separately to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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