Bruschetta (pronounced brew-SKET-tah) is an Italian appetizer or antipasti that starts with a base of toasted or grilled bread. The bread is then served warm either with a topping spooned over or with a topping on the side so each person can build their own bruschetta. Bruschetta is meant to be served as a hand-held finger food, large enough for one or two bites.
This top-rated bruschetta recipe proves that summertime gives you perfectly ripe and juicy tomatoes, one of the best ways to enjoy them is also one of the easiest.
What kind of tomatoes should I use in Bruschetta?
Juicier tomatoes work, but drier varieties like roma are really perfect. In fact, drying tomatoes a bit is key for bruschetta. The key is to keep the toast like toast should be: Dry. When you use juicy tomatoes, you will no doubt get a powerful (and delicious) tomato result, but if the tomatoes are too wet, the toast will be soggy.
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Bruschetta Recipe
Course: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes15
minutes519
kcalBruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer that is easy to make at home. Toasted bread is topped with tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh basil. Use a high-quality balsamic vinegar for best results.
Ingredients For Bruschetta Recipe
1 loaf of country bread
Cloves of garlic
2 tomatoes, chopped
Basil leaves
5 Tbsp of olive oil
4 portobello mushrooms sliced
1 garlic clove grated
1 red chilli , deseeded and chopped
1 Tbsp butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions To Make Bruschetta Recipe
- Slice the bread into two halves from the center.
- Cut a clove of garlic, rub on the surface of bread and sprinkle some olive oil on it.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Brush bread slices on both sides lightly with 1 tablespoon oil and place on large baking sheet. Toast bread until golden, 5 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Meanwhile, toss together tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a bowl.
- Mix in balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper.
- Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted bread slices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
What should I serve with bruschetta?
- If you’re serving this up as a crowd-pleasing party app, pair it with our toasted ravioli and baked feta bites to complete your spread. Or, serve this as a side to your Italian dinner (hint: our sheet-pan panzanella or creamy chicken marsala would pair perfectly with this refreshing dish).