Bruschetta Recipe
Flavorful bruschetta boasts juicy tomatoes, olive oil and garlic with delicious Italian seasonings topping toasted bread for the best appetizer & antipasto!
When we first made balsamic glaze, a few of you may have guessed what was coming… today’s Bruschetta recipe! With juicy, ripe tomatoes, flavorful Italian seasonings, wonderful garlic, and loads of quality olive oil, we’ll be learning how to make bruschetta the tasty way!
My family and I’ve been enjoying bruschetta since we were youngins’. But that was always in a restaurant, always made by someone else. So I thought it was high time we took ourselves in the kitchen and whipped up a batch–all by ourselves!
Homemade bruschetta is unbelievable, with the pure satisfaction and enjoyment of making it yourself, along with the ability to adjust this recipe to your exact liking. But trust me–this recipe is ah-mazing!
What is Bruschetta?
Bruschetta is an Italian appetizer that’s made by toasting sliced baguettes, slathering them in oil and topping them with a tomato and basil based concoction, although the concoction can vary. It’s an antipasto, equivalent to an appetizer or hors d’ouevres, which is served before the main meal.
Bruschetta Pronunciation
How to pronounce bruschetta? Like, how do you say bruschetta, anyway? Just like this:
BROOO-SKE-TA
Or, according to Google,
BROO-SKEH-TUH
You can roll the “r” if you’re feeling ambitious, but the key is to treat the “sch” in bruschetta as an “sk” sound. I like to take time rolling the R’s into a long set of O sounds to really luxuriate in the word.
What does Bruschetta mean in Italian?
In Tuscan Italian, “bruschetta” means “a dish of toasted bread.” The word bruschetta comes from the word “bruscare” meaning “to roast over coals.”
How do you cook bruschetta?
Learn how to make bruschetta with just a few simple steps for a flavor-packed antipasto.
First, preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice a baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices and arrange them into a single layer on a lined baking sheet.
Next, we’ll prepare the garlic oil mixture. Stir together minced garlic and olive oil with Italian seasoning and brush it over both sides of the baguette slices. Toast for 6-10 minutes, until golden and crispy.
While the bread is toasting in the oven, prepare the bruschetta topping. Cut tomatoes in half, then deseed to remove wet centers. Pat to dry, then dice. You can also skip this step if you like your topping juicy.
Next, stir together tomatoes, basil, garlic, parmesan, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste–this is the bruschetta topping.
Spoon this bruschetta topping over the toasted baguette slices. Enjoy! Drizzle with balsamic glaze for a special treat.
Tips
- Grill the bread instead of toasting it.
- Keep the bruschetta from getting soggy: you can deseed the tomatoes and remove the juicy bits, leaving just the tomato flesh to dice up. Before dicing, lay the tomato flesh on paper towels to dry off.
- Serve toast and topping separately: allow guests to take as much or as little as they’d like while warding off sogginess.
- Make homemade balsamic glaze and truly impress your guests with that fact! 😉 It’s so easy to make and delicious atop this recipe.
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Bruschetta Recipe
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: about 40 bruschetta 1x
Description
This delicious bruschetta recipe features ripe tomatoes, fresh garlic, and olive oil combined with tasty Italian seasonings on crispy toasted bread for the best antipasto!
Ingredients
Toast Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon homemade Italian seasoning, optional*
Bruschetta Topping
- 5 large or 8 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 oz parmesan cheese (1/3 cup)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Homemade Balsamic glaze for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Slice baguette into ½-inch thick slices.
- Mix olive oil and garlic together in a small bowl with Italian seasoning, if using. Brush on both sides of the baguette slices. Spoon any remaining garlic onto the bread.
- Toast bread about 6-10 minutes, until golden and very well toasted. Mine took 7.5 minutes.
- While the bread is toasting, prepare the bruschetta topping. Cut tomatoes in half, then spoon out the seeds/juicy, wet centers. Lay halves on paper towels and pat gently to dry. Dice tomatoes. Or, skip and simply dice for juicy Bruschetta topping.
- In a medium bowl, stir to combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, parmesan, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon over toasted bread. Optionally, drizzle bruschetta with balsamic glaze. Enjoy! This homemade balsamic glaze lends a delicious tangy sweetness.
Notes
*Or, you can use a pinch each: dried basil, parsley, and garlic powder (optional)
To make ahead: store Bruschetta topping in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Toast bread before serving, then spoon topping over bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
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This appetizer was so good! Love that balsamic glaze!
Woohoo! It’s my favorite part, so I’m glad you liked it too!
Made this bruschetta for a summer BBQ with friends, and it was such a hit. I have never added Parmesan before and it works so well. Added a touch of umami to the tomatoes. Yum!
Right? It’s such a perfect accompaniment to the other flavors. I’m so glad it helped make your BBQ a hit!
The fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a hint of garlic on crispy, toasted bread made for a perfect appetizer. It’s incredibly easy to make, and the vibrant flavors are sure to impress any guest!
Exactly, it’s one of my go-to’s when it comes to entertaining! 😄
What a delicious bruschetta recipe to try. Thanks a lot for sharing.
You’re so welcome, Kushi!
This is the first time I’ve tried making bruschetta at home, and it has the BEST flavor! I like to taste the seasoning in food and usually have to adjust and add more – I did not have to do that here!!
Wow that’s so wonderful to hear, Jackie! High praise to know the seasoning shines through. Thanks for taking the time to let me know how you liked it!
Wow I don’t think I’ve ever had bruschetta like this before. Or been able to pronounce it properly lol. Everyone at dinner just loved it! Perfectly crunchy and so much flavor, and not soggy either which was just the best. Thank you for this wonderful recipe!
Woohoo! I’m so happy to hear that it was a hit for you, Lynn! Here’s to many more crunchy appetizers in both of our futures! 😄