Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer that is served for all of our family gatherings. It is simple, tasty and so easy to make. Choose your favorite tomato, mix with simple spices and herbs then top on a toasted bread with a Balsamic Glaze to bring the flavors together.

Fresh ingredient recipes are always a family favorite. If you love tomato base recipes, then you may love Grilled Tomatoes, Caprese Salad and Tomato Mozzarella Salad.

Why We Love This Bruschetta Recipe

Summertime is the perfect time to serve Bruschetta during the summer months because the tomatoes taste the best! This light and refreshing dish can be served for any occasion but we love to serve while grilling out and hanging out by the pool.

If you are looking for an easy, impressive recipe this is the one to make. It is the perfect finger food to enjoy in one or two bites.

Ingredients

• Baguette – We used French Bread. We usually get a loaf at our local bakery
• Roma Tomatoes – This is a great dish to serve during the summertime because the Roma plum tomatoes taste the best. During the other seasons, we use cherry tomatoes
• Salt – Use Pink Salt or Kosher Salt
• Fresh Basil Leaves – You can easily grab a bunch from the grocery store
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – This gives the bread rich flavor and a crispy crust
• Balsamic Glaze – Use a quality balsamic for the best tangy flavor

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

You can easily make this recipe in a variety of ways. Here are some of our additions that we have added in for even more flavor. Start with 1-2 tablespoons and add more if needed.

• Chopped Bell Peppers
• Minced Garlic Cloves
• Prosciutto
• Chopped Red Onion

How to Make Bruschetta 

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the baguette on the diagonal into 24 slices that are approximately ½ inch thick.  Place them on the baking sheet and brush the tops with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Bake for 4-6 minutes to toast bread.  

Step 2 – Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a medium mixing bowl.  Stir in the salt, fresh basil and remaining olive oil. Toss until combined.  Drain off any excess liquid from the tomatoes. Add in mince garlic clove for even more flavor.

Step 3 – Top each piece of bread with the tomato mixture.

Step 4 – Drizzle the balsamic vinegar glaze. Serve immediately and enjoy! 

Expert Tips

• Baking Sheet – For easy cleanup, we recommend to lining the baking sheet with parchment paper. This also helps to serve the bruschetta.
• Slicing Bread – Slice the bread about the same size with a sharp knife on a cutting board.
• Ripe Tomatoes – For the best flavor, we like to use tomatoes that are ripe.
• Juicy Mixture – If the tomato mixture has a lot of juice, then you may need to use a slotted spoon to add the mixture to the toasted bread.

How to Serve Bruschetta

We love to serve Bruschetta as an easy appetizer recipe. It is a delicious Italian Recipe that pairs perfectly with any recipe and these are some of our favorites.

• Shrimp Scampi
• Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
• Instant Pot Spaghetti
• Creamy Chicken Pasta