Easy Bruschetta Recipe

5 from 28 votes

Easy Bruschetta Recipe

Easy Bruschetta Recipe is a fresh appetizer with tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, and crispy Parmesan baguette slices.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time14

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

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

Recipe Tips.

Drain the canned tomatoes well so the bruschetta topping does not get too watery.
Chop the Roma tomatoes evenly so the topping is easy to spoon onto the bread.
Refrigerate the tomato mixture until ready to serve so the flavors can blend.
Toast the bread until crisp so it holds up under the tomato topping.
Make-ahead tip: make the bruschetta topping a few hours ahead and toast the bread closer to serving, then assemble right before eating.

Make ahead of time. The fresh tomato topping can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days before topping the toasted bread slices.

Store. 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.

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