A timeless Italian appetizer featuring crispy toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic basil. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for entertaining and showcases the beauty of quality ingredients.
Bruschetta is best served immediately after assembly to maintain the contrast between crispy bread and fresh topping. Tomato mixture can be prepared up to 1 hour in advance and kept at room temperature.
Toast bread up to 2 hours ahead and store in an airtight container at room temperature. For variations, add fresh mozzarella, minced red onion, or fresh basil leaves to the tomato topping.
Ingredients
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- 1 Baguette
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 ½ cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- ½ tsp Balsamic vinegar
Ingredients
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Measurement units
- 1 Baguette
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 ½ cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- ½ tsp Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Equipment: oven
Slice the baguette
Slice the baguette diagonally into 0.5-inch thick pieces.
Equipment: knife, cutting board
Oil the bread
Brush both sides of each bread slice lightly with olive oil (2 tbsp).
Equipment: brush
Arrange bread for toasting
Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Equipment: baking sheet
Toast the bread
Toast in the oven until golden and crispy, turning halfway through.
Equipment: oven
Rub with garlic
Remove the toasted bread from the oven.
Immediately rub the top of each slice with the cut side of a garlic (2 cloves).
Prepare tomatoes
Quarter the cherry tomatoes (2 cups).
Place them in a bowl.
Equipment: knife, cutting board, bowl
Season the tomatoes
Add the remaining olive oil (1 tbsp), dried basil (1 tsp), salt (¼ tsp), black pepper (⅛ tsp), and balsamic vinegar (1 tsp) to the tomatoes.
Let flavors meld
Toss gently to combine.
Let sit to allow flavors to meld.
Top the toasts
Spoon the tomato mixture onto each garlic-rubbed toast slice, distributing evenly.
Equipment: spoon
Serve immediately
Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and crispy.
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Cook notes
- • Bruschetta is best served immediately after assembly to maintain the contrast between crispy bread and fresh topping.
- • Toast bread up to 2 hours ahead and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- • Tomato mixture can be prepared up to 1 hour in advance and kept at room temperature.
- • For variations, add fresh mozzarella, minced red onion, or fresh basil leaves to the tomato topping.
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