Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCrawford's RestaurantBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Toasted bread topped with tomatoes and basil

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation of Topping

  1. 1

    Chop the Tomatoes

    Dice the fresh tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Basil

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

  3. 3

    Add Flavoring

    Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl. Then, drizzle in the balsamic vinegar, sprinkle the salt, and add black pepper to taste. Mix everything together gently.

Toasting the Bread

  1. 4

    Slice the Bread

    Slice the baguette or Italian bread into 1/2 inch thick pieces.

  2. 5

    Prepare for Toasting

    Brush both sides of each bread slice with olive oil.

  3. 6

    Toast the Bread

    Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast them in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through for even toasting.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Top the Bread

    Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool slightly. Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously on top of each slice.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the bread is warm and enjoy your delicious bruschetta!

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