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This easy bruschetta recipe is quick and simple. With just 5 ingredients, it’s the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
An Easy Twist on a FAvorite!
We LOVE classic bruschetta but decided to make another version that is even simpler and JUST as delicious!
This classic Italian appetizer comes from my Aunt Georgie who has been making this easy bruschetta recipe for years. We always request it at family gatherings. This particular version is made even easier – 5 ingredients and ready to serve in only 15 minutes! It doesn’t get much easier than that.
And be sure to check our Bruschetta Chicken – which we love to make when we have leftover bruschetta mixture!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Easy ingredients! This easy appetizer doesn’t need much to be delicious.
- Classic flavor. Few ingredients and amazing flavor – what more could you ask for?!
- Perfect for sharing. This is easy to double for feeding a crowd and is ready in only 15 minutes!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 4 minutes
- 1 (16-ounce) can Italian diced tomatoes – Mix up your own Italian diced tomatoes using 4 chopped Roma tomatoes, ½ teaspoon basil, and ½ teaspoon oregano.
- 3 Roma tomatoes
- 2½ tablespoons minced garlic – How to Mince Garlic
- 4 tablespoons olive oil – extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- shaved Parmesan – optional
- 1 baguette – or another similarly sized loaf of bread, Italian Bread, Sourdough Bread, hogi roll, French Bread, or ciabatta bread
- ¼ cup butter – We used unsalted, but salted works well too.
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
How to Make Easy Bruschetta
- COMBINE. Mix 1 can of Italian diced tomatoes, 3 chopped Roma tomatoes, 2½ tablespoons of minced garlic, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and ¾ cup chopped basil in a medium bowl.
- Refrigerate bruschetta mix until ready to serve.
- BREAD. Make baguette slices, by brushing with butter and sprinkling with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese to each slice. Spread on a baking sheet.
- Broil in the oven 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: top this easy bruschetta recipe with shaved parmesan cheese or drizzle with a balsamic glaze.
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Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) can Italian diced tomatoes, drained
- 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 2½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup fresh 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 a skillet on LOW-MEDIUM heat.
- Scoop bruschetta onto slices right before serving.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
The fresh tomato topping can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days before topping the toasted bread slices.
Remove the bruschetta topping from the bread and store it in a container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Store the toasted bread slices wrapped in foil in the fridge.
I love this homemade bruschetta recipe for a light lunch or as an appetizer.
I made this Thursday and my family ate the entire THING! now it’s Sunday and guess what everyone is begging for? yep the tomatoe mixture is in the fridge ready for dinner tonight. thank you!❤
Love to hear that!! This is our favorite bruschetta recipe! Thank you so much!
I love making bruschetta. This looks fabulous!
I love eating it!! LOL! Thank you!
This is the most delicious easy recipe for bruschetta! So good!
Awe, thank you so much!
This is the best bruschetta I’ve ever had!! It is incredibly easy to make & I love that it doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. It is so tasty!! I could eat it all!
SO SIMPLE AND SO PERFECT! I LOVE THIS FOR NEW YEARS!!
I have evertthing to make this for some company who just called. I’ve got it all stirred together and cant quite quit nibbling on it… hope it lasts until they arrive!
I know what you mean!! It is very addicting! Thank you so much!
Yum this looks amazING!
Another family favorite appeTizer. I feel like this recipe is somewhat healthIer. With the combination of tomatoes and spices on a small piece of bread its feels a little more guiltless. Plus its very Satisfying.
These make the perfect tasty appetizer!