Bruschetta Recipe
This yummy Homemade Bruschetta is simple and perfect for any party! It includes fresh ingredients and is the perfect Italian appetizer!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 8 Roma plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
- 4-5 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 loaf French bread, Italian bread or baguette
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus shaved Parmesan for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler (set to high if there is an option for that).
- Combine tomatoes, basil and garlic in a medium bowl.
- Mix in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Slice bread ½ -¾ inch thick. Spread butter onto each slice and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Place on a baking sheet and broil for 2–5 minutes, or until toasted. You can also toast buttered bread slices, sprinkled with cheese, in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add tomato topping to toasted bread slices and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan before serving, if desired.
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Notes
Make Ahead: Add all of the ingredients except for the fresh basil and place in a covered bowl in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Right before broiling bread, add the basil to the other bruschetta ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 856IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg