Jul 14 2026
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Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar
Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with diced tomatoes, garlic, and basil.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation of Topping

  1. 1

    Dice the Tomatoes

    Wash and dice the tomatoes into small pieces. Discard the seeds if desired.

  2. 2

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely.

  3. 3

    Chop the Basil

    Rinse the fresh basil leaves and chop them coarsely.

  4. 4

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.

Grilling the Bread

  1. 5

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.

  2. 6

    Slice the Baguette

    Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  3. 7

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Brush each slice of baguette with olive oil on one side.

  4. 8

    Grill the Bread

    Place the slices of bread, oiled side down, on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy. Flip and grill the other side for an additional minute.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Top the Bread

    Remove the grilled bread from the grill and let it cool slightly. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto the grilled side of each slice.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve the bruschetta immediately while still warm. Enjoy!

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