Homemade Bruschetta
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Homemade Bruschetta
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Bruschetta, the classic Italian appetizer featuring fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic crostini, is a cinch to make at home in just 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
For the crostini:
- 1 baguette sliced on the bias into 1/4-inch slices (about 20 slices, see note 1)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (see note 2)
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
For the bruschetta:
- 2 medium tomatoes cored, seeded and diced (see note 3)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chiffonade (see note 4)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
For the crostini:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Brush the slices evenly with olive oil. Bake until lightly toasted, about 15 minutes. Once cool, gently rub one side of each crostini with the peeled garlic.
For the bruschetta:
- In a medium bowl, add tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Drain tomatoes, stir in basil and garlic. Drizzle with ¼ cup olive oil and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Refrigerate to allow flavors to meld. Serve crostini topped with tomato mixture, or serve a bowl of tomato mixture separately on a platter with crostini.
Notes
- Baguette: This Bruschetta recipe starts with my toasted baguette recipe, just with extra garlic to complement the garlic in the tomato mixture. I recommend using a crusty French baguette, but a fluffier Italian baguette will work, too.
- Olive oil: Substitute 4 tablespoons melted butter for the olive oil on the garlic crostini if desired.
- Tomatoes: Use 2 medium tomatoes, 4 small or plum tomatoes, or about 12 cherry tomatoes.
- Fresh basil: To chiffonade, stack several basil leaves on a cutting board, then roll the stack of basil into a log. Working from one end of the log to the other, use a sharp knife to carefully slice ribbons of basil. Keep the tip of your knife in contact with the board and make a continuous cutting motion going forward.
- Yield: This Bruschetta recipe makes about 10 appetizer portions.
- Storage: Store leftover tomato mixture covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Leftover toasted baguette slices can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
- Make ahead: Prepare the tomato mixture up to 1 day in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
155mg
(6%)
Potassium
93mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
237IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 237IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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