Bruschetta

Fresh, garlicky Bruschetta with juicy tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and a splash of balsamic piled on crisp grilled baguette slices. Simple, summery, and perfect as a make-ahead appetizer for cookouts, tailgates, or weeknight pasta nights.

You no longer have to wait until you go to your favorite Italian restaurant to enjoy a delicious bruschetta appetizer. Make this simple burschetta recipe during the summer months when the tomatoes are prime and ripe from the garden and fresh basil is in season to get the most flavor. Garlic really takes the flavor to the next level and toasted baguette is the perfect vessel to enjoy the bruschetta mix.

There’s really no wrong way to whip up and enjoy this classic crowd-pleasing Italian appetizer so have fun gathering up the ingredients and making this delicious recipe.

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Skip the bread and make this a low carb main dish by adding a grilled chicken breast. Bruschetta Chicken is one of our favorite summer meals!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Homemade bruschetta is so quick and easy. It’s ready in less than 20 minutes.
• Our recipe is ideal for parties because you make the topping in bulk and toast the bread ahead of time so you’re not scrambling to prepare it when guests arrive.
• The flavor combination of all the fresh ingredients in this tomato bruschetta is seriously amazing.

Ingredients For Bruschetta

• Roma tomatoes – This type of tomato is great for bruschetta because they’re meaty, but any fresh ripe tomato will work like chopped cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or any other variety.
• Fresh basil leaves – There isn’t a substitution for this, but you can also add chopped fresh parsley if you have some on hand. 
• Shredded parmesan cheese – For the best flavor, shred or grate a wedge of Parmesan cheese instead of using the pre-shredded kind.
• Garlic – Use fresh minced garlic for the best flavor.
• Balsamic vinegar – Adds a pop of tangy flavor. Or make Balsamic Glaze which is a little thicker.
• Olive oil – Olive oil will add a delicious and authentic flavor to this appetizer.
• Kosher salt – This will really enhance the flavors of bruschetta.
• Ground black pepper – Adds a little bit of an aromatic, earthy flavor.
• Baguette – Use sliced Italian bread if that’s more readily available to you. Just be sure to choose something hearty so that the tomatoes don’t weigh it down and make the bread soggy.

Recipe Variations

• Serve this over grilled chicken in our Chicken Bruschetta recipe.
• Add half a slice of prosciutto on top of the bruschetta before you serve it.

How to Make Bruschetta

1. In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Cover and refrigerate while preparing bread.
2. Brush your sliced French loaf with olive oil and place on the preheated grill to toast. Once browned, turn and repeat.
3. Remove toasted bread from heat and top with your homemade Bruschetta and cheese.

I hope you give this easy bruschetta recipe a try when you get your hands on some fresh tomatoes from the garden or farmer’s market! It’s so simple but amazingly delicious – fresh, fast, and delicious!

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Bruschetta Recipe

Crisp grilled bruschetta topped with tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and balsamic—fresh, garlicky appetizer ready in minutes.

Prep:15 minutes mins

Cook:4 minutes mins

Total:19 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Grill pan
• Cutting Board
• Bread knife
• Sharp Knife
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

• ▢ 8 roma tomatoes seeded and diced
• ▢ ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
• ▢ ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ▢ 1 baguette toasted and sliced

Instructions

• In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic. Mix in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Cover and refrigerate while preparing bread.
• Heat gas grill to medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white. You can also use a grill pan on the stove top.
• Brush bread slices with olive oil; place onto grill. Grill until browned and grill marks are visible. Turn bread slices and repeat.
• Remove from grill and top each toast with bruschetta. Serve immediately

Tips

Fridge: Fresh bruschetta is best enjoyed within a few hours of serving. You can keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days but it’s not ideal. The tomatoes start to break down quickly.

Freezer: Technically you can freeze bruschetta but we do not recommend it. The tomatoes will break down when frozen and when you thaw the mixture it will be watery. The herbs won’t be as vibrant and fresh-tasting either.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 117kcal (6%), Carbohydrates: 21g (7%), Protein: 5g (10%), Fat: 2g (3%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 255mg (11%), Potassium: 141mg (4%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 2g (2%), Vitamin A: 396IU (8%), Vitamin C: 6mg (7%), Calcium: 46mg (5%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

Storage

Fridge: Fresh bruschetta is best enjoyed within a few hours of serving. You can keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days but it’s not ideal. The tomatoes start to break down quickly.

Freezer: Technically you can freeze bruschetta but we do not recommend it. The tomatoes will break down when frozen and when you thaw the mixture it will be watery. The herbs won’t be as vibrant and fresh-tasting either.

How To Serve Bruschetta

During the summer months, Bruschetta goes really well with a Grinder Salad or even some Smoked Salmon or Blackstone Tortellini as a main meal. When you’ve got steak and bruschetta on the mind, it’s a great combo!

And during the winter months, this dish can be a great starter for heartwarming Minestrone Soup or a heartier option like Garlic Shrimp Tortellini. Honestly, you can pair this appetizer with any dish that you’d like – it’s just that good!

More Grilled Appetizers

• Charred corn, juicy tomato, flavorful onion and a delicious cilantro lime dressing make Grilled Corn Salsa a must at your next family cookout. The flavors go so well together, this dish will be devoured so quickly you’ll want to make a double batch.
• Grab your toothpicks and set out a delicious pan of quick. andeasy BBQ Little Smokies with Bacon. Always a hit at every party or tailgate, watch this appetizer disappear.
• Step up your dip game and whip up a batch of Grilled Corn Guacamole for your next get together. Creamy avocado and smoky, tender corn make a combination that is to die for!
• For those who love a little heat, Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are the perfect appetizer. Plus, what’s better than a bite with both cream cheese and bacon? We sure can’t think of anything!

What Is The Difference Between Bruschetta And Crostini?

Bruschetta is actually an Italian word, meaning to “roast over coals” while a Crostini is more just sliced bread, that sometimes doesn’t even have to be toasted.