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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.

Easy Bruschetta Recipe served on white plate.


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!

Baguette slices butter on a cutting board.

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
Toasted baguette slices on a baking sheet.

How to Make Bruschetta

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Easy Bruschetta Recipe served on a white plate.

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5 from 28 votes

Easy Bruschetta Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
This easy bruschetta is quick, simple, and perfect for any party! It takes just 5 ingredients and is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
Servings: 6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 4 minutes
Total: 14 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 (16-ounce) can Italian diced tomatoes, drained
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 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.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 394mg, Potassium: 166mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 701IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 108mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
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About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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38 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    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.

  2. 5 stars
    Bruschetta is one of those appetizers that everyone loves! We make it a lot! Your recipe is easy & delicious!

  3. 5 stars
    Thank you so much for your amazing homemade bruschetta recipe! It’s really easy and very helpful!