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Classic Bruschetta

A delightful Italian appetizer featuring fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on toasted baguette slices.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Tomato Topping
  • 6 pieces Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, divided 3 cloves minced for topping, 2 cloves for garlic oil
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Plus more for drizzling
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • optional Balsamic glaze For drizzling on top
For the Toasts
  • 1 piece baguette Sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil For brushing on the bread
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Method
 

Make the Tomato Bruschetta Topping
  1. Start by coring and dicing the Roma tomatoes, then transfer them to a medium bowl.
  2. Chop the basil leaves and add them to the bowl of tomatoes.
  3. Finely mince 3 of the 5 garlic cloves and mix them with the tomatoes.
  4. In a small bowl, take 1 teaspoon of olive oil and mix it with the remaining minced garlic. Set this mixture aside.
  5. To the tomato mixture, add balsamic vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, and the remaining olive oil. Stir gently and let marinate for 30 minutes.
Make the Bruschetta Toasts
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Brush the sliced bread with the garlic-infused olive oil on both sides.
  4. Sprinkle the toasted slices with shredded parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, then broil for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
To Serve
  1. Arrange the toasts on a platter with the tomato topping in a separate bowl.
  2. Spoon the tomato mixture over the toasted bread and finish with a drizzle of extra olive oil and balsamic glaze if desired.

Notes

For optimal flavor, prepare the topping a day in advance and keep baguette slices fresh until serving. Store leftover topping in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.