Classic Homemade Bruschetta
Classic Homemade Bruschetta is a timeless Italian appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with a vibrant mixture of tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
Ingredients Group Label
- 4 medium Fresh Tomatoes Diced into small cubes.
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Roughly chopped.
- 2 cloves Garlic Finely minced.
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality oil recommended.
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Adjust according to taste.
- to taste Salt Freshly cracked black pepper also to taste.
- 1 loaf Baguette or Italian Bread Sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
Instructions
- Dice the fresh tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add the minced garlic to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- Add the chopped fresh basil to the tomato and garlic mixture.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the mixture.
- Include 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for toasting the bread.
- Slice the baguette or Italian bread into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Toast the bread for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Spoon a generous amount of the tomato mixture onto each slice of toasted bread.
- Drizzle a little more olive oil over the assembled bruschetta before serving.
- Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and crispy.
Notes
Store leftover tomato mixture and bread separately. Toast fresh bread before serving again for best results.