## Garlic Bruschetta: A Classic Italian Antipasto ##
Bruschetta is a classic Italian antipasto dish consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil, fresh tomatoes, basil, and a variety of other ingredients. While the basic recipe is simple, there are many variations, each with its unique flavor. This article presents several bruschetta recipes, from the traditional to the more creative, offering a range of options to suit different tastes and occasions.
From the classic bruschetta al pomodoro, made with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic, to the more elaborate bruschetta con melanzane e mozzarella, topped with grilled eggplant, mozzarella cheese, and balsamic glaze, these recipes showcase the versatility of this beloved Italian dish. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a delightful addition to your next party spread, these bruschetta recipes are sure to impress.
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.
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
SLOW-ROASTED TOMATO & GARLIC BRUSCHETTA
Slow-roasting cherry tomatoes brings out such sweet, intense flavor. Mixed with tons of roasted garlic and fresh basil, then spooned over garlicky golden toasts, this bruschetta is familiar yet special.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the tomato topping. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Tumble the tomatoes onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Toss in the garlic. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Stir until well-coated. Bake until tomatoes have shrunken a bit and look almost dry around the edges, about 90 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool. Remove garlic from the pan. Squeeze cloves out onto a cutting board. Chop up the garlic (as much as you can; it will be soft). Add to a medium bowl.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes still on the cookie sheet. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, scrape up and stir the tomatoes, using the vinegar to help loosen up some of the dried-on tomato juices. Scrape tomatoes and juice into the bowl. Stir in basil and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Set aside.
- Make the toasts. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush a large cookie sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and lay the slices of bread on the sheet. Brush the tops of each slice with olive oil. Bake until golden brown around the edges, 7-9 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Rub each piece on both sides with cut sides of garlic.
- Serve. Spoon the tomatoes over the bread to serve, or set the bread and tomatoes on the appetizer table for guests to assemble themselves.
ROASTED GARLIC BRUSCHETTA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 7m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bruschetta:
- Grill or toast the bread under a broiler, on both sides, until golden. Brush with the oil and sprinkle with salt. Spread with the roasted garlic.
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- Roasted Garlic:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Rub off any loose papery skin from the garlic, and trim about a 1/2 inch off the top of each head, to expose the cloves. Set the garlic snugly in an ovenproof baking dish just large enough to hold them. Drizzle with the oil and season with the salt and pepper. Cover with foil and cook for about 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake until the heads are soft and the tops golden brown, another 30 minutes. Allow garlic to cool.
- Serve the garlic whole for a rustic garnish, or break the heads apart and squeeze the garlic out of skins to eat the whole clove. To store the garlic, place it in a container and cover with olive oil. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use skinned roasted garlic to season mashed potatoes, in salad dressings, to flavor and thicken sauces, or on sauteed or roasted vegetables.
ROASTED GARLIC BRUSCHETTA
Make and share this Roasted Garlic Bruschetta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350.
- Place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Wrap up garlic and roast in oven for about 30 minutes, or until soft.
- Remove roasted garlic from the oven, remove peel and puree until smooth.
- Place in refrigerator to rest and cool.
- When cool, combine with softened cream cheese.
- Slice bread, 1/2 inch thick, on the bias.
- Toast the bread slightly and set aside.
- Spread cream cheese mixture on the toast and sprinkle lightly with half of the Romano.
- Return to oven to warm the cheese.
- Remove from the oven and top with tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with the remaining Romano.
- Scatter basil on top of the bruschetta and serve.
WINTER MINESTRONE AND GARLIC BRUSCHETTA
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven. Add the pancetta and cook over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add the onions, carrots, celery, squash, garlic, and thyme and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the tomatoes, 6 cups of the chicken stock, the bay leaf, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Discard the bay leaf. Add the beans and cooked pasta and heat through. The soup should be quite thick but if it's too thick, I add more chicken stock.
- Just before serving, reheat the soup, add the spinach, and toss with 2 big spoons (like tossing a salad). Cook just until the leaves are wilted. Stir in the white wine and pesto. Depending on the saltiness of the chicken stock, add another teaspoon or two of salt to taste. Serve large shallow bowls of soup with a bruschetta on top. Sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, drizzle with olive oil and serve hot.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Slice the baguette at a 45 degree angle in 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil and bake for 6 minutes, until lightly toasted. Take the slices out of the oven and rub the surface of each one with the cut clove of garlic.
ITALIAN BRUSCHETTA WITH HERBED MOZZARELLA & GARLIC TOMATOES
A light and filling Italian bruchetta inspired by cool mornings al fresco in a little Italian cafe in a little area tucked just outside the city. (TIP: Use Masterfoods' Mixed Herbs as an alternative to all the dried herbs. Also, If you don't savour the taste of coriander, omit and use freshly chopped basil & mint instead.)
Provided by Deux Petits Chefs
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large grill pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- When oil is hot, press slices of bread or foccacia firmly against the grill. Turn the flame on high until the bread has become slightly and pleasantly streaked with char lines.
- Heat 5 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat, and add crushed garlic.
- Tilt the pan upwards so that the oil collects near the end and 'deep-fries' the garlic until golden brown, on medium to high heat. (this ensures a more wholesome garlic infusion in the oil as you're using a grill pan).
- Set golden brown garlic aside.
- In a small bowl, mix all the herbs together.
- Put in tomato slices in the grill pan and sprinkle the mixed herbs liberally and all over the tomatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper. If you have a cover for the grill pan, do so and let grill on a soft flame for 5 minutes or so. If not, leave to grill for about 7 minutes.
- When the tomatoes are soft, but still retaining their shape - or the time has elapsed, add the grated mozzarella cheese.
- Leave for another 5 - 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted and is bubbling.
- Quickly (before the melted cheese hardens), scoop the cheese covered tomatoes out, and place side by side, slightly overlapped, on the grilled bread. (I find using a fork and a spoon helps to scoop the tomatoes out without breaking them.).
- Season with more salt and pepper, and add chopped fresh coriander herb on the bruchetta.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.2, Fat 54, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 266.2, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.4
GARLIC SHRIMP AND ROASTED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
Categories Bread Shellfish Roast Low Fat Quick & Easy Tailgating
Yield 10-12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Tomatoes: Cut tomatoes once vertically and place side up in a roasting pan drizzle with olive oil and dust with kosher salt. Roast at 250 degrees for 2 hours. *may place in foilpacket and put on same temp grill. Shrimp: Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, s & p, red pepper, oregano and basil, marinate for 2 hours. Roast or grill shrimp for 2 minutes per side. Let cool and chop into bite size pieces. Bread: Slice bread into diagonal 1/2 inch pieces, baste both sides with remainder of olive oil. Put on sheet pan or grill for 3-5 minutes per side unitl golden. Assemble: Place 1-2 roasted tomatoes on bruschetta slices, add chopped shrimp, add a drizzle of olive oil and top with fresh herbs.
SUPER SHRIMP AND GARLIC BRUSCHETTA
I created this today from ingredients that I had on hand to serve as my Sunday afternoon appetizer. It was so tasty (IMHO) that I decided to post the recipe., If you like a crisp bruschetta toast both sides of the bread. This appetizer went over well served with a Martini but I think you will enjoy it even without the Mart Mart!
Provided by Bergy
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 8 Bruschettas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Lightly paint one side of the bread slices with oil and place under the broiler, oil side up and lightly brown the bread- remove from oven (you may do this the day before and keep them fresh in a sealed tin).
- On an oiled skillet saute the garlic, onions & mushrooms until almost golden- add chopped shrimp and saute for about 2 minutes or until the shrimp meat is just cooked (do not over cook).
- Add hot sauce & season with salt & pepper.
- Add cream cheese and mix well, cover & store in fridge until just before serving, have it at room temp when you are ready to spread the mixture on the bread slices.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- 10 minutes before you want to serve evenly spread the shrimp mixture on the unbaked side of the bread, take it out to the edges.
- Cover with the thin slices of cheddar.
- Place on baking sheet or a pizza stone and bake at 375 degrees F for apprx 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm or hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.7, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 128.2, Sodium 1307.8, Carbohydrate 75.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 36.1
GARLIC AND CHEESE BRUSCHETTA
Reduced fat ingredients make this yummy bruschetta especially loveable. Swiss cheese and onions lend their distinctive flavors to appetizers that are impossible to resist.
Provided by STP
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a medium bowl, blend fat free cream cheese, nonfat sour cream and fat-free mayonnaise with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in 1/2 the reduced fat Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, green onions and garlic.
- Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a medium baking sheet. Lightly toast under the broiler. Remove from heat.
- Spread French bread slices with the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Swiss cheese. Broil under the preheated broiler approximately 1 1/2 minutes, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and sprinkle with ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 508.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
GARLIC BRUSCHETTA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Separate the cloves of garlic from the heads and place in an ovenproof dish. Drizzle 1 ounce of olive oil over the unpeeled cloves and roast for 25 minutes until soft. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Quarter the tomatoes, remove the seeds, and dice. Finely chop the basil and oregano.
- Halve the baguette lengthwise and toast until golden. Peel the skin off of the garlic cloves. Mash the softened garlic and spread on toasted bread. Cut the baguette into diagonal pieces.
- Mix the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and another ounce of olive oil together. Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the garlic baguette pieces. Top each piece with one slice of goat cheese and drizzle the remaining olive oil over the goat cheese and tomatoes.
- To serve, garnish with sprigs of fresh basil and serve immediately.
ONION, GARLIC & BRIE BRUSCHETTA
This rich, sweet appetizer is party-perfect. The roasted garlic flavor is a real treat. Carole Bess White, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the onion, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper in remaining oil for 15-20 minutes or until very tender and browned., Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Squeeze softened garlic into a small bowl; mash with a fork. Spread over toast. Top with cheese and onion. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC BRUSCHETTA
Here is a simple idea for a grilled snack. In addition to the olive oil and garlic this grilled bread snack gets a kick from red pepper flakes.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Slice the garlic cloves lengthwise into paper-thin slices.
- Warm a small skillet over a medium flame.
- Add the 1/3 cup olive oil and the garlic.
- Stirring constantly, cook until the garlic is aromatic and golden (don't let it brown, as it will be bitter).
- Remove the skillet from the flame and stir in the chili or red pepper flakes and parsley.
- Cover and set aside.
- Grill the bread on both sides until lightly browned and crisp, then sprinkle with olive oil.
- Spoon the garlic-olive oil mixture over each slice.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.1, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 392.7, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5.9
GARLIC BEEF BRUSCHETTA
A few easy ingredients on toasted French bread spells yum for a quick-fix potluck or picnic appetizer.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Brush both sides of bread slices with oil. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 5 minutes or until crisp. Cool 5 minutes.
- Spread cream cheese over each slice. Top with beef; sprinkle with pepper. Top each with tomato slice and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg
GARLIC BRUSCHETTA
Steps:
- On a baking sheet toast the bread slices in batches under a preheated broiler about 3 inches from the heat for about 1 minute on each side, or until they are golden, transferring them as they are toasted to a work surface. Rub one side of each toast slice with the cut side of a garlic clove, brush it with some of the oil, and season it with salt.
GARLIC TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
Make and share this Garlic Tomato Bruschetta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Laura O.
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine oil, basil. garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add tomatoes and toss.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Bring to room temperature before serving (optional).
- Slice the bread and toast in the broiler if desired.
- Top with tomato mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.8, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 549.7, Carbohydrate 50.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 10.8
OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC BRUSCHETTA
This is pared down simplicity and so easy to make. It beats the likes of dough balls and garlic bread hands down. The most important thing is not to overcook the garlic. it must on no account turn brown. This is great served instead of garlic bread, with a selection of salads.unknown source
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Other Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Slice garlic lengthwise into paper thin slices.
- 2. Heat olive oil in small pan and stir in the garlic. cook til garlic starts to give off its aroma and is golden but not brown (or it will have a bitter taste)
- 3. Remove pan from heat, then mix in hot red pepper flakes and parsley if using. Cover to keep warm.
- 4. To make bruschetta, broil, toast or pan grill bead on both sides til lightly browned or toasted. Spoon or brush over the garlicky oil,. Eat at once with your fingers.Serves 4
NIKOL'S GARLIC BRUSCHETTA
Steps:
- Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, and garlic in a bowl. Stir in the chopped tomatoes; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover; place in the refrigerator to marinate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the bread slices in a single layer on a large baking pan.
- Bake in the oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove to cool on a wire rack.
- When the bread is cool, spread the semi-soft cheese evenly over each slice. Using a slotted spoon, spoon some of the tomato mixture over each slice.
GARLIC BEEF BRUSCHETTA
A few easy ingredients on toasted French bread spells yum for a quick-fix potluck or picnic appetizer.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Brush both sides of bread slices with oil. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 5 minutes or until crisp. Cool 5 minutes.
- Spread cream cheese over each slice. Top with beef; sprinkle with pepper. Top each with tomato slice and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg
GARLIC BEEF BRUSCHETTA
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 375° F. Brush both sides of bread slices with oil. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 5 minutes or until crisp. Cool 5 minutes. 2. Spread cream cheese over each slice. Top with beef sprinkle with pepper. Top each with tomato slice and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your bruschetta will be. Look for ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and good quality olive oil.
- Toast your bread perfectly: The bread should be crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. You can toast your bread in the oven, on a grill, or in a toaster.
- Don't overcrowd the bread: When you're assembling your bruschetta, don't pile on too many toppings. You want each bite to have a good balance of flavors.
- Use a variety of toppings: There are endless possibilities when it comes to bruschetta toppings. Get creative and experiment with different flavors.
- Serve immediately: Bruschetta is best served fresh, so don't make it ahead of time. Enjoy it as soon as it's assembled.
Conclusion:
Bruschetta is a delicious and versatile appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and impressive. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give bruschetta a try.
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