Bruschetta

This Bruschetta recipe is made with tomato and basil. It's the perfect appetizer or snack and is so easy to make!

Bruschetta has to be one of my all-time favourite dishes! The classic bruschetta recipe is made with tomato and basil, it's so simple and easy yet so delicious!

It's perfect to serve as an appetizer, snack, or even on a grazing board. It's simply a form of garlic bread with tomatoes and basil added on top.

You only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes!

There are so many different versions and bruschetta toppings you can add, such as spreading pesto, bruschetta with mozzarella and it's also popular to drizzle balsamic vinegar.

For something new and fresh for summer you can alternatively use this same mixture with addition of pasta instead of bread to make a bruschetta pasta.

Table of Contents

• What is Bruschetta
• Ingredients to make Bruschetta
• Alternative Bruschetta Toppings
• Tips Bruschetta Recipe
• More Appetizer Recipes
• Recipe
• Comments

What is Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a classic Italian antipasto food that consists of beautifully toasted bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with olive oil. There are many different variations of toppings to add to Bruschetta bread such as fresh tomatoes and basil, roasted vegetables, cheese, and even cured meats.

Ingredients to make Bruschetta

• Bread, I like to use sourdough bread but you can also use ciabatta or even a baguette-style
• Tomatoes, always ensure you use ripe tomatoes that aren’t too firm as you want a nice rich flavour. My favourite are roma tomatoes or vine tomatoes
• Basil, always use fresh basil for that gorgeous aroma
• Garlic is key to enhance the flavour with each bite as it’s grazed on top of the bread
• Olive Oil, I always use extra virgin olive oil for a more pure taste which is used to marinate the tomatoes and basil. You can alternatively use basil oil for a vibrant flavor

Alternative Bruschetta Toppings

• Mozzarella
• Pesto alla Trapanese (Sicilian Pesto)
• Parmigianno Regianno cheese
• Basil Pesto
• Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
• Mushrooms
• Roasted vegetables
• Cured meats
• Balsamic vinegar
• Red onion or Pickled onions

Tips Bruschetta Recipe

• If your tomatoes release a lot of juice when they’re diced, disregard the excess or use it for a different dish. You don’t want to have too much juice as it can make the mixture watery
• Make sure to allow the tomato mixture to marinate for at least 10 minutes. This allows the flavours to come together
• Ensure you toast the bread for longer than usual so it’s super crunchy. This way it prevents it from becoming too soggy once the mixture is added
• It’s best to serve immediately so the bread still has a crunch and tastes fresh

More Appetizer Recipes

• Honey Glazed Halloumi
• Antipasto Skewers
• No Knead Focaccia
• Bread Dipping Oil
• Mushroom Tart
• Whipped Feta Dip
• Persian Eggplant Dip

I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your Bruschetta photo on Instagram so I can share the love!

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