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Classic Bruschetta Recipe

Classic Tomato Bruschetta

A truly classic Italian bruschetta recipe—juicy tomatoes, garlic, basil, and crisp toasted bread. A fast, flavorful appetizer straight from Tuscany.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 62
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tomato Topping
  • 6 Roma tomatoes diced and drained
  • 1/3 cup Fresh basil leaves chiffonade
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar optional
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper freshly cracked
Toasts
  • 1 Baguette sliced diagonally 1/2 inch thick
  • 3 Tbsp Garlic-infused olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven or broiler
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Dice tomatoes, remove excess juice, and place in mixing bowl.
  2. Stack and roll basil leaves, slice thin into ribbons (chiffonade).
  3. Add basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic (optional), salt, and pepper to tomatoes. Mix gently.
  4. Let tomato mixture rest for 15–30 minutes to develop flavor.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet.
  6. Brush both sides of bread with garlic-infused olive oil.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes, then broil for 1–2 minutes until golden.
  8. Serve toasts with tomato topping on the side. Use a slotted spoon and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.

Notes

Use cherry tomatoes for a sweeter topping. Toasts can be frozen and re-crisped. Optional toppings include burrata, mozzarella, or marinated mushrooms.