This yummy Homemade Bruschetta is simple and perfect for any party! It includes fresh ingredients and is the perfect Italian appetizer!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 12
Author: Lil' Luna
Ingredients
8Roma plum tomatoesseeded and diced
⅓cupchopped fresh basil
4-5teaspoonsminced garlic
1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
1teaspoonolive oil
1teaspoondried oregano
¼teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonpepper
1loafFrench breadItalian bread or baguette
4tablespoonsunsalted butter
¼cupgrated Parmesan cheeseplus shaved Parmesan for topping (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the broiler to high.
Combine tomatoes, basil and garlic in a medium bowl.
Mix in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, oregano, kosher salt and pepper.
Slice bread ½–¾ inch thick. Spread butter onto each slice and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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 serving, add basil.