Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBella's Italian CafeBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation of Topping

  1. 1

    Dice the Tomatoes

    Wash and dice the fresh tomatoes into small cubes. Place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Chop the Basil

    Wash the fresh basil leaves, pat them dry, and chop them roughly. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Add the minced garlic to the tomato and basil mixture.

  4. 4

    Mix the Topping

    Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the tomato mixture. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix everything until well combined.

Preparation of Bread

  1. 5

    Slice the Baguette

    Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 6

    Grill the Bread

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the sliced baguette on the grill and grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Top the Bread

    Remove the grilled bread from the grill and spoon the tomato mixture generously on top of each slice.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve immediately as an appetizer or snack, enjoying the fresh flavors of the bruschetta.

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