Easy Bruschetta Recipe
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Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Description
Easy Bruschetta Recipe combines the sweetness and texture of diced Italian canned tomatoes with freshly chopped Roma tomatoes and minced garlic, lightly dressed with olive oil and fresh chopped basil. The topping is prepared ahead and refrigerated to develop flavor and chill.
The bread is sliced from a baguette, spread with softened butter and grated Parmesan cheese, then toasted under the broiler until golden and crisp. Alternatively, toasting on a skillet over low-medium heat works as well.
The tomato topping is spooned onto the toasted bread right before serving to maintain the bread’s crunch and prevent sogginess. The dish offers the satisfying contrast of crunchy, buttery, cheesy bread with bright, fresh, juicy tomato basil topping.
Tomato topping can be stored up to 1-2 days in the refrigerator before use. Leftover topping and toasted bread should be stored separately for best freshness; toppings keep for 3-4 days refrigerated, bread wrapped in foil in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) can diced tomatoes drained, Italian
- 3 Roma tomato chopped
- 2½ tablespoons garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup basil chopped, fresh
- Parmesan Cheese optional, shaved
Bread Slices
- 1 baguette
- ¼ cup butter softened
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Make bruschetta by putting Italian diced tomatoes, chopped Roma tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, and basil in a medium bow. Mix slowly to combine.
- Refrigerate bruschetta mix until ready to serve.
- Make bread slices, by slicing baguette and adding butter and Parmesan cheese to each slice.
- Broil on HIGH for 2-5 minutes or until toasted or toast on a skillet on LOW-MEDIUM heat.
- Scoop bruschetta onto slices right before serving.
Notes
- Prepare the tomato topping ahead and refrigerate for 1-2 days to enhance flavors before serving on the toasted bread.
- Keep leftover tomato topping and toasted bread stored separately; topping lasts 3-4 days refrigerated, bread wrapped in foil in the fridge.
- Toast bread slices just before serving to preserve their crisp texture when topped.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 394mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 701IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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