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Classic Bruschetta (with Video)

Classic Bruschetta (with Video)

Authentic Classic Bruschetta with video shows how to make delicious tomato bruschetta with parmesan toasts and balsamic glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 24 bruschetta toasts
Calories 62 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Medium bowl
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Knife
  • Food chopper

Ingredients
  

For the Tomato Bruschetta

  • 1.5 lbs Roma tomatoes, diced
  • cup basil leaves, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, divided
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • balsamic glaze optional

For the Toasts

  • 1 baguette
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Make the Tomato Bruschetta Topping

  • Core and dice tomatoes, drain excess juice, and transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Chop basil by stacking leaves, rolling them, and slicing into ribbons, transfer to the bowl with tomatoes.
  • Finely mince 5 garlic cloves. Mix 1 teaspoon of minced garlic into 3 tablespoon olive oil and set aside. Add remaining minced garlic to the mixing bowl with tomatoes.
  • Season tomatoes with 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir gently and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

Make the Bruschetta Toasts

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F with a rack in the center. Place toasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cut into ½" thick slices, slicing diagonally.
  • Arrange toasts on the baking sheet, brush with garlic-infused olive oil on both sides, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and bake at 400˚F for 5 minutes, then broil on high for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  • To serve, arrange the toasts on a platter and the tomato topping in a separate bowl. Spoon the tomato mixture over the toasts and serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bruschetta toastCalories: 62kcal
Keyword Bruschetta Recipe, Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze, Classic Bruschetta, Italian Appetizer, Tomato Bruschetta
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