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This easy bruschetta recipe is quick and simple and takes just 5 ingredients. It is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
This Italian appetizer is made even easier using only 5 ingredients! It’s one of our favorites along with Fried Zucchini and Caprese Kabobs.
We Love Easy Appetizers!
We love classic bruschetta, but we decided to make another version that was even more simple and still just as delicious.
Today’s classic Italian appetizer comes from my Aunt Georgie who has been making this easy bruschetta recipe for as long as I can remember.
Why we love them:
- Quick + simple! Just a few minutes to throw together with only 5 ingredients!
- Tasty. Few ingredients and amazing flavor – what more could you ask for?!
- Perfect for sharing. It will be a great addition to any function or get-together.
And be sure to check our Bruschetta Chicken – which we love to make when we have leftover bruschetta mixture!
Bruschetta Ingredients!
- Italian diced tomatoes – Mix up your own Italian diced tomatoes using 4 chopped Roma tomatoes, ½ teaspoon basil, and ½ teaspoon oregano.
- Roma tomatoes
- minced garlic
- olive oil
- fresh basil leaves
- shaved Parmesan
- baguette – or another similarly sized loaf of bread Italian Bread, Sourdough Bread, hogi roll, French Bread, ciabatta bread
- butter
- grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
How to Make Bruschetta
- COMBINE. Mix Italian diced tomatoes, chopped Roma tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, and basil in a medium bowl.
- Refrigerate bruschetta mix until ready to serve.
- BREAD. Make baguette slices, by brushing butter and Parmesan cheese to each slice. Spread on a baking sheet.
- Broil on HIGH for 2-5 minutes or until toasted or toast bread on a skillet on LOW-MEDIUM heat.
- SERVE. Scoop the tomato mixture onto toasted baguette slices right before serving. Optional: drizzle with a balsamic glaze.
Storing Info
- Serving. Keep it out for up to 2 hours and store it in an airtight container until ready to serve.
- Make ahead of time. Add all the ingredients except for the canned tomatoes and basil, save those until right before serving. Once it’s made, this can be kept in an air-tight container in the fridge for 24-48 hours.
For More Bite-Sized Appetizers:
Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) can Italian diced tomatoes, drained
- 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 2½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup basil chopped
- shaved Parmesan, optional
Bread Slices
- 1 baguette
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Make bruschetta by putting Italian diced tomatoes, chopped Roma tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, and basil in a medium bow. Mix slowly to combine.
- Refrigerate bruschetta mix until ready to serve.
- Make bread slices, by slicing baguette and adding butter and Parmesan cheese to each slice.
- Broil on HIGH for 2-5 minutes or until toasted or toast on skillet on LOW-MEDIUM heat.
- Scoop bruschetta onto slices right before serving.
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Nutrition
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Your Easy Bruschetta Recipe is great. Easy to make and delicious!
So happy to hear you enjoyed the bruschetta!
This homemade bruschetta recipe is SO GOOD! The perfect light yet hearty appetizer recipe!
So fresh and delicious! This is my husband’s favorite, thank you!
This bruschetta looks SO GOOD!! Homemade is always the best!
Great appetizer easy to make and it taste great.
Bruschetta looks so fancy, but it really is so simple to make. I love the fresh flavor of the veggies and the crunchy bread. It’s a go-to on mine when I need to make appetizers.
Bruschetta is one of those appetizers that everyone loves! We make it a lot! Your recipe is easy & delicious!
Thank you so much for your amazing homemade bruschetta recipe! It’s really easy and very helpful!
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed the bruschetta!
One of my absolute favorite appetizers. So refreshing and delicious!