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bruschetta recipe

Classic Bruschetta

A simple yet delicious appetizer featuring toasted bread, ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 baguette French baguette sliced into 0.5 inch rounds
  • 3 cloves garlic 1 clove for rubbing bread, 2 cloves minced
  • 4 medium tomatoes ripe, diced
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven or grill to medium-high heat.
  • Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet or directly on the grill. Toast until golden brown and slightly crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Once toasted, immediately rub one side of each baguette slice with a whole clove of garlic. This will infuse a subtle garlic flavor.
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  • In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
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  • Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each toasted baguette slice.
  • Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the top of each bruschetta before serving.
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Notes

Bruschetta is best served immediately after assembly to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.