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Bruschetta Recipe

This yummy Homemade Bruschetta is simple and perfect for any party! It includes fresh ingredients and is the perfect Italian appetizer!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 12
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 8 Roma plum tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 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
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus 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.

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