Servings
Font
Back
0 from 129 votes

Easy Bruschetta Recipe

This Easy Bruschetta Recipe is a super simple, no fail recipe for my favorite Italian antipasto. Try my recipe and say good bye to store bought bruschetta. Quick, delicious and always a crowd pleaser!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 220 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette cut in 1/2 inch slices
  • 2 cups tomatoes finely chopped, see recipe notes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ medium onion finely chopped
  • 6 leaves basil finely chopped
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
Optional
  • ¼ cup Balsamic reduction

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Toast the bread. Turn your oven on to the broil setting. Place the baguette slices on a large baking sheet. Place under the broiler and toast on both sides for about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
  2. Prepare bruschetta. In a medium size bowl toss together the tomatoes, garlic onion, basil, cheese, salt, pepper and olive oil. Taste the tomato mixture for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.
  3. Finish dish. Spoon bruschetta on the toasted bread slices and drizzle with balsamic reduction if preferred.

Notes

  • Balsamic reduction is a glaze made from balsamic vinegar. You can usually buy balsamic reduction, found together with all the vinegars and oils. To make your own balsamic reduction add about 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan and place over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until the vinegar reduces down. Make sure to stir occasionally. It is done when it coats the back of a spoon. Let it cool before using. 
  • Leftovers: Store leftover bruschetta (not on bread) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not leave bruschetta out for more than 2 hours. 
  • Nutrition: Nutritional information includes balsamic reduction and baguette. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 488mg (20%) Potassium 177mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 505IU (10%) Vitamin C 7.4mg (8%) Calcium 138mg (14%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 488mg 20%
Potassium 177mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 505IU 10%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 8%
Calcium 138mg 14%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.