Classic Bruschetta Recipe

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: people

Calories: 81kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Delicious to eat and so easy to make, these tomato bruschetta are a great finger food appetizer. Made with fresh ingredients, they are sweet, tangy and super tasty!

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Ingredients

1 Italian baguette loaf sliced
3 tablespoons of olive oil
3 cloves of garlic peeled and 2 finely minced and one left whole
6 slicer tomatoes about 3 pounds, seeded and diced
2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
½ teaspoon of salt
½ cup of thinly sliced basil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
Set the bread out evenly on the pan and brush on the olive oil.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until toasted.
Rub the whole garlic on the bread slices to infuse more flavor if desired.
Mix the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, oregano and salt together in a medium bowl.
Top the baguette slices with 1-2 tablespoons of the tomato mix and sprinkle on some basil.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Serving size is 2 pieces of bruschetta per person. This recipe makes about 30 slices.
Slice your bread as evenly as you can, and not to thick, but not to thin so that it falls apart.
Rubbing the toasts with garlic adds a really nice subtle flavor.
Fresh basil works great as a garnish, but you could also use another fresh herb like cilantro or parsley if you prefer.

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