Easy Bruschetta Recipe

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from kristineskitchenblog.com

This bruschetta is one of my favorite appetizers to bring to a party! It features toasted baguette slices with a fresh tomato and basil topping. I like to set out the toasts alongside a bowl of the tomato topping so guests can spoon it on themselves, keeping the bread perfectly crunchy until the last bite.

Prep Time25

Cook Time7

Total Time32

Servings: servings

Calories: 139kcal

Author: Kristine Rosenblatt

Ingredients

For the Tomato Topping:

6 ripe Roma tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons good-quality balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

For the Toasted Bread:

1 baguette
1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic

Instructions

Make the Tomato Topping:

Dice the tomatoes, discarding the core and any excess juices and seeds.
6 ripe Roma tomatoes
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, fine sea salt and black pepper. Stir to combine. Then gently stir in the fresh basil. Set aside for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons good-quality balsamic vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper, ⅓ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Toast the Bread and Assemble:

Preheat oven to 425°F with oven rack in the upper third of the oven. Cut the baguette on the diagonal into ½-inch thick slices. Arrange the bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush top sides lightly with olive oil. Toast the bread in the oven for 5-7 minutes, until lightly golden.
1 baguette, 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
As soon as the bread is cool enough to handle (but still warm), cut a garlic clove in half. Rub the warm toasts with the cut side of the garlic to infuse the bread with garlic flavor.
1 clove garlic
Spoon some of the tomato mixture on top of each toast. Serve immediately. (Alternatively, you can serve the toasts and tomato topping separately and let guests spoon their topping onto their bread.)

Notes

Make Ahead: Bruschetta is best served shortly after making it. If you are preparing it to bring to a party, you can make the topping and toast the bread a few hours ahead of time. Add the fresh basil to the topping right before serving so that it doesn't wilt or turn dark. Store the toasted bread and topping separately until serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is only an estimate.