5 from 15 votes
Homemade Bruschetta
Homemade Bruschetta combines toasted baguette slices rubbed with garlic and topped with a fresh tomato mixture seasoned with basil and olive oil. The crisp crostini provide a sturdy, crunchy base contrasted by the juicy, aromatic tomato topping that develops flavor after sitting with salt and basil. This appetizer highlights the simplicity of fresh ingredients and balanced seasoning, making it a versatile starter for gatherings or a light snack when you want a savory bite with bright herbal notes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
389 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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 tomato cored, seeded and diced (see note 3
- black pepper freshly ground
- salt freshly ground
- 1/4 cup basil chiffonade (see note 4, fresh leaves
- 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.
Cup of Yum
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
- Choose a crusty French baguette for better texture; an Italian baguette also works.
- You may substitute olive oil on crostini with melted butter for a different flavor.
- Tomatoes can vary: use medium, small, plum, or cherry tomatoes in equivalent amounts.
- Chiffonade basil by stacking leaves, rolling into a log, and slicing thin ribbons for best texture.
- Store tomato mixture covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; toasted baguette slices keep at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
- Prepare the tomato topping up to one day in advance for enhanced flavor melding.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
% 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.