Bruschetta recipe served on a plate, by Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Jul 13 2026
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Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with marinated tomatoes and basil.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Tomato Mixture

Method

Preparation of Tomato Mixture

  1. 1

    Chop Tomatoes

    Dice the ripe tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Basil

    Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the diced tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Prepare Garlic

    Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the tomato and basil mixture.

  4. 4

    Season

    Drizzle the balsamic vinegar and sprinkle salt and black pepper over the mixture. Toss gently to combine all ingredients. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Preparation of Bread

  1. 5

    Slice Baguette

    Cut the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices on a diagonal.

  2. 6

    Brush with Olive Oil

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

  3. 7

    Grill Bread

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the bread slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Top the Bread

    Remove the grilled bread from the grill and let it cool slightly. Spoon the marinated tomato mixture generously on top of each slice of grilled bread.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve the bruschetta immediately as an appetizer or snack. Enjoy!

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