Bruschetta

This Bruschetta is simple, fresh and so delicious! The tomato, basil, garlic and balsamic glaze is such a great combo! Perfect summer lunch, side or appetizer. 


Bruschetta on toast with basil leaves garnish.


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Bruschetta on toast on a white plate with gray background.


This recipe was photographed and updated 5/2023.


I'm so excited to share one of my favorites today! In my opinion, it doesn't get much better than bruschetta. It's fast, easy and so tasty. 

Bruschetta is a great way to use garden fresh ingredients, either from home or the farmer's market. Stop by a local bakery and grab a fresh loaf of bread too! 

This recipe can be ready in 20 minutes. I serve it as a side and sometimes even make it for lunch. Serve it at a party, and watch it disappear. It's always a crowd pleaser.

The combo of tomatoes, garlic and basil is so classic and always so flavorful. The crispy bread and balsamic glaze bring everything together. Sometimes we add freshly grated parmesan or fresh mozzarella cheese for another element of flavor.

No matter how you serve it, it's sure to be a favorite!


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Bruschetta ingredients in a white bowl before mixing.


  • french bread
  • olive oil
  • roma tomatoes
  • garlic
  • fresh basil 
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • balsamic glaze


Scroll down to the printable recipe card for measurements and instructions!


Recipe tips:

  • I recommend preparing the tomato mixture just before serving, for the best flavor and texture.


four Bruschetta on a white plate with gray background.


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You can add or substitute with these ingredients:


  • use garlic olive oil on the french bread instead of regular
  • add diced red onion
  • add mozzarella pearls
  • add freshly grated parmesan cheese on top of the tomatoes
  • add freshly grated parmesan cheese to the bread before baking
  • use sliced pretzel rolls instead of French bread


Bruschetta topping mixed in a white bowl.


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I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did!


Bruschetta on toast on a white plate.
Yield 6 servings
Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads
Prep time
10 Min
Cook time
8 Min
Total time
18 Min

Bruschetta

Ingredients

  • toast:
  • 12 slices thinly sliced french bread
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • tomatoes:
  • 6 roma tomatoes
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Instructions

  1. Toast:
  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  3. Brush one tablespoon of oil lightly on both sides of bread slices. Place in single layer on baking sheet.
  4. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp and light brown, turning once. Cool on wire rack.
  5. Tomatoes:
  6. Slice the tomatoes in half, remove the seeds with the back of a spoon. Discard the seeds.
  7. Dice the tomatoes, then add them to a medium sized bowl.
  8. Then, add the garlic, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix gently to combine.
  9. Serve on toasted French bread drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Notes

If not using immediately, store cooled toast in airtight container.


I recommend preparing the tomato mixture just before serving, for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

407.35

Fat

7.89 g

Sat. Fat

1.34 g

Carbs

70.58 g

Fiber

3.62 g

Net carbs

66.97 g

Sugar

8.05 g

Protein

14.49 g

Sodium

870.95 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

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Comments

  1. As a pretzel roll and bruschetta lover Thank you!! This looks delish!

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  2. I love this idea Sheena! Pinning for later. I Love a good summer appetizer.

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  3. Doesn't this look wonderful? Pinning.

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  4. Bruschetta is a perfect appetizer when it's topped with fresh ingredients like heirloom tomatoes! Great idea to use pretzel rolls. I think I could eat this for my whole meal!

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  5. Turning pretzel rolls into bruschetta sounds like a wonderful idea. Now I need to make some pretzel rolls....

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