Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBruno's Little ItalyBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

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

    Prepare the Tomatoes

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

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Basil

    Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Chop the fresh basil leaves. Add both to the bowl with tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Season the Mixture

    Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the tomato mixture. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.

Preparation of Bread

  1. 4

    Slice the Baguette

    Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices. You should have about 10-12 slices.

  2. 5

    Grill the Bread

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the sliced baguette on the grill and toast for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Top the Bread

    Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the grill and immediately spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the bruschetta warm or at room temperature as an appetizer. Enjoy!

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