Bruschetta, a classic Italian appetizer, combines the flavors of fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and savory garlic on top of crispy toasted bread. This delightful dish is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile, with endless variations to suit different tastes and preferences. From classic bruschetta with ripe, juicy tomatoes to unique creations featuring grilled vegetables, creamy burrata, or sweet berries, there's a bruschetta recipe for every occasion. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or preparing a special meal, bruschetta is a surefire crowd-pleaser that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Dive into the world of bruschetta and explore the diverse recipes that await you, each offering a unique culinary adventure.
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TOMATO BASIL BRUSCHETTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: baguette, olive oil, medium tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, salt, pepper, garlic
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Appetizers
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Slice the baguette into ½-inch (1 cm) rounds and place on a baking sheet.
- Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil.
- Bake for for 6 minutes until slightly crispy.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the garlic into one side of the baguette slices, then spoon the tomato mixture evenly across the slices.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 12 grams
GARLIC BREAD BRUSCHETTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: italian bread, butter, garlic, italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, roma tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh basil leaves
Provided by Hector Gomez
Categories Appetizers
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In the microwave, melt the 3 tablespoons of butter with 1 clove of garlic.
- Slice up a loaf of Italian bread to about 1-inch (2 ½ cm) thickness.
- Top with melted garlic butter, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, and olive oil and stir until everything is fully coated with olive oil.
- Top the garlic bread with desired amount of tomato mixture.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 812 calories, Carbohydrate 112 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 21 grams
EASY BRUSCHETTA
I always serve this as a starter at dinner parties. Everyone loves it because it is so light and tasty.
Provided by JANWEISBERGER
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine tomato, basil, and red onion in a small mixing bowl; stir well. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Place in oven, and bake until well toasted, approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove bread from oven, and transfer to a large serving platter. Let bread cool 3 to 5 minutes. Rub garlic into the top of each slice of toast; the toast should glisten with the garlic. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 186.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
ITALIAN-STYLE BRUSCHETTA
Light and fresh for a quick tasty appetizer.
Provided by Francine Lizotte Club Foody
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir tomatoes, basil, 3 tablespoons olive oil, red onion, garlic, red wine vinegar, and pepper together in a bowl; let tomato mixture stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, then place in the refrigerator to marinate for 45 minutes.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Brush one side of each slice of bread with remaining olive oil. Place bread slices, oiled-side-up, onto a baking sheet.
- Broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes; remove from oven. Spoon tomato mixture evenly over the top of toasted bread slices; drizzle balsamic vinegar evenly over tomato mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 281.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
SHEET-PAN BRUSCHETTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: pizza dough, olive oil, tomato, fresh basil, fresh parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, fresh mozzarella cheese, balsamic glaze
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Snacks
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Onto a greased and parchment paper-lined sheet tray, place the pizza dough and spread into the corners of the tray.
- Sprinkle the dough with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, garlic, basil, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
- Pour the tomato mixture over the cooked pizza dough and spread to the corners.
- Add the sliced mozzarella cheese and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 13 grams
BRUSCHETTA 3 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: multi-grain baguette, olive oil, medium red tomato, medium yellow tomato, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, fresh basil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, flaky sea salt, olive oil, asparagus, sea salt, lemon, lemon, ricotta cheese, smoked salmon, freshly ground black pepper, avocados, red radish, olive oil, everything bagel seasoning, flaky sea salt, sprouts, Tanqueray® RTD Can
Provided by Tanqueray
Categories Drinks
Yield 12 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Make the crostini: Turn the oven to broil on high.
- Trim off the ends of the multi-grain bread, then slice crosswise into 12 even pieces. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer and brush on both sides with the olive oil.
- Broil on each side for 2-5 minutes, until golden brown, watching closely to make sure the bread doesn't burn. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Make the heirloom tomato topping: Finely dice the red and yellow tomatoes and place in a medium bowl. Add the olive oil, pepper, and sliced basil. Mix well. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Spoon the tomato mixture onto 4 of the crostini, then garnish with the Parmesan cheese, flaky sea salt, more pepper, and the whole basil leaves.
- Make the asparagus and lox topping: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt, toss a few times, then cook without disturbing until the asparagus turns very dark brown on the bottom. Remove from the pan and let cool.
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, lemon zest (set aside ½ teaspoon of zest for garnish), lemon juice, and salt. Whisk well.
- Spread the lemon ricotta mixture onto 4 of the crostini, then top with smoked salmon and asparagus. Garnish each with reserved lemon zest and black pepper.
- Make the avocado and radish topping: Thinly slice each avocado half crosswise and fan out with the knife. Slice the radish into thin matchsticks.
- Lay the avocado on the remaining 4 crostini, then drizzle with the olive oil and season with the everything bagel seasoning and flaky salt. Top with the radish and sprouts.
- Serve the bruschetta with Tanqueray® RTD Cans.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 2 grams
BRUSCHETTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, baguette
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper, and stir until evenly incorporated.
- Serve on toasted baguette.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 7 grams
BEST EVER BRUSCHETTA
I went through a major bruschetta phase and tried many many recipes until I found the perfect one. This was originally Guy Fieri's but is slightly adapted to my taste after making it about a billion times. Cookingt time is marinating time.
Provided by sofie-a-toast
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, garlic, basil, vinegar, olive oil, cheese, salt and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly and let sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors marinate.
- Slice the bread into individual pieces and spoon the mixture on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 887.9, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 1707.7, Carbohydrate 151.4, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 10.8, Protein 33.8
FRESH TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
The topping for this simple Fresh Tomato Bruschetta appetizer can be put together ahead of time and refrigerated. We also love it on top of grilled chicken sandwiches, hamburgers and homemade pizza. -Samantha Cass, Swartz Creek, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. , Spread baguette slices with butter; top each with a cheese slice. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN BRUSCHETTA PASTA (SAVOURY) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: vegetable oil, boneless skinless chicken breast, Tasty™ Savoury Seasoning Mix, small yellow onion, chicken stock, cherry tomato, pasta, bite-size mozzarella cheese balls
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in large high sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix. Cook, stirring often for 5 minutes or until browned and fully cooked. Remove chicken from the pan and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes or until softened and translucent.
- Add the stock, tomatoes and remaining seasoning mix to the skillet, bring to boil and stir to release browned bits from bottom of skillet. Stir in the uncooked pasta and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is fully cooked.
- Return the chicken to skillet. Stir in the mozzarella and cook for 2 minutes or until thel chicken is heated through. Sprinkle with chopped basil if desired and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 895 calories, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 10 grams
GARLIC TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
This appetizer or side dish makes a crispy complement to any Italian entree. I just started with my grandmother's bruschetta recipe and added fresh tomatoes! It's one of the yummiest bruschetta recipes I've found. -Jean Franzoni, Rutland, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. , Bring to room temperature before serving. Cut bread into 24 slices; toast under broiler until lightly browned. Top with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, garlic, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, olive oil, medium tomatoes, red onion, garlic, salt, olive oil, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, shredded parmesan cheese
Provided by Geenian Sheikah
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine chicken and marinade ingredients and set aside.
- Combine bruschetta ingredients.
- Place balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to simmer for 8-10 minutes, until mixture has thickened and formed a glaze (be careful not to over-reduce).
- Cook chicken in a large skillet over high heat about 5-6 minutes per side. Once cooked, top with bruschetta, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 7 grams
BRUSCHETTA
One of the best ways to showcase garden-fresh tomatoes is in this sure-to-please bruschetta. When time allows, you can make the mixture earlier in the day.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, 1 teaspoon oil, basil, rosemary and salt; set aside. Brush bread with remaining oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, top bread with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 862mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
Tips for Making Bruschetta:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes: The fresher the tomatoes, the better the bruschetta will taste. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have no blemishes.
- Chop the tomatoes into small dice: This will help the tomatoes release their juices and flavor more easily.
- Season the tomatoes with salt, pepper, and olive oil: This will help to bring out the flavor of the tomatoes and make the bruschetta more savory.
- Let the tomatoes marinate for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld together and create a more flavorful bruschetta.
- Use a good quality bread: The bread is the base of the bruschetta, so it's important to use a bread that is sturdy enough to hold up to the toppings. A baguette or ciabatta bread works well.
- Toast the bread lightly: This will help to make the bread crispy and give it a smoky flavor.
- Top the bread with the marinated tomatoes: Be generous with the tomatoes, but don't overload the bread.
- Add additional toppings: Common toppings for bruschetta include basil, mozzarella cheese, and balsamic vinegar. You can also get creative and add other toppings, such as roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or seafood.
- Serve the bruschetta immediately: Bruschetta is best served fresh, so don't make it too far in advance.
Conclusion:
Bruschetta is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With fresh, ripe tomatoes, a good quality bread, and a few simple toppings, you can create a bruschetta that will impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give bruschetta a try. You won't be disappointed!
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