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Best Bruschetta Recipe

August 16, 2020 by Kelly Stilwell 5 Comments

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The best bruschetta recipe you have ever made is at your fingertips. I have made bruschetta so many times, and over the years I really think I've perfected it.

bruschetta image for Pinterest

I grew tomatoes one year when I lived in Maryland. There is something about the soil in Maryland that makes them so delicious, and it's difficult to find tomatoes that taste that good in Florida.

We eat a lot of salads so I'm always in search of really fresh veggies and fruit. I love going to farmer's markets where I can usually find better quality than at my local grocer.

winn dixie tomatoes in store

I could eat bruschetta every day. In fact, we have a dinner of appetizers at least three or four times a month.

We call it grazing. We put together a couple of small plates or dips like hummus and red pepper dip and a charcuterie platter.

charcuterie platter

Start with red, ripe tomatoes. Aren't these gorgeous?

winn dixie

What You Need to Make Bruschetta

You will need fresh tomatoes, fresh garlic, fresh basil, EVOO,  flaky salt like Maldon, a baguette, and the optional balsamic glaze for topping. It's super easy to make!

How to Make the Best Bruschetta Recipe

Chop the garlic.

Cut up tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Chop the remaining basil.

Cut the baguette into slices.

Drizzle olive oil on bread slices and bake at 350º until lightly browned.

 

You have a couple of choices for serving the bruschetta. If you're having a gathering, you may want to serve the tomato mixture in a bowl alongside the bread slices.

bruschetta in yellow bowl

Depending on how fancy you want to be, you can either place the balsamic glaze next to the bruschetta or place it in a bowl with a spoon.

I set the salt container next to the bowl as well as it's got a slight crunch when it's first added to the bruschetta.

 

If the tomato mixture is left on the bread for a while, it will get soggy.

As this usually disappears in minutes at my house (or at a party, for that matter) I typically cover the bread with about a tablespoon of the bruschetta and drizzle it will the balsamic glaze once it's on the table.

 

tomato mixture on bread slices on wood plank with salt container on black table

 

We had this for dinner last night along with a couple of other appetizers, and I'm glad we had some leftover for lunch! Serve this with a lovely glass of Shiraz. Yum.

More Appetizer Ideas

Make three or four appetizers and enjoy the party atmosphere! There is just something about passing around the plates of starters that makes it feel like a party, even if it's only you and your family!

Plus, how easy is that? When I need a break, I serve up a few of these recipes and enjoy the evening. Take it a step further and serve on a pretty platter.

This Classic Stuffed Mushrooms recipe is onefriends often request when we're invited to a party. So delicious and three ingredients! This vegan hummus recipe is really popular, too. This cranberry brie braid is so pretty, but not difficult to make.

A bowl of tortilla chips is a nice addition, served with this wonderful fresh peach salsa.

tomato mixture on bread slices on wood plank with salt container on black table

Best Bruschetta Recipe

Print Recipe
This is one of my favorite foods to serve at a party. It's so easy and everyone loves it! I order it with a bowl of Italian bean soup for dinner when we go out to our favorite restaurant! Yum!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Servings 8
Calories 141
Author Kelly Stilwell

Ingredients

  • 4 C tomatoes ripe, chopped
  • 1 T garlic chopped
  • ½ C fresh basil chopped
  • 1 T olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 baguette sliced
  • salt flaky, like Maldon
  • 1 Balsamic Glaze Optional, for drizzling

Instructions

  • Chop the garlic.
  • Chop the tomatoes.
  • Chop the basil
  • Cut the baguette into slices.
  • Drizzle olive oil on bread slices and bake at 350º until lightly browned.
  • Top bread slices with tomato mixture, or serve side by side.
  • Optional: Drizzle with Balsamic Reduction

Nutrition

Serving: 6 | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg

 

Originally posted on June 23, 2014.

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Comments

  1. Donna Hup

    June 23, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    This looks delicious!! Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kelly Stilwell

      August 20, 2020 at 10:37 am

      It's one of my favorite appetizers! Thanks, Donna!

      Reply
  2. cathy

    June 26, 2014 at 9:30 am

    I love bruchetta and this looks amazing! The balsamic drizzle is the perfect compliment!
    Cathy

    Reply
    • Kelly

      June 27, 2014 at 12:00 am

      Thank you, Cathy! Let me know if you try it! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply

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