Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCronies Bar & GrillToasted French Bread Bruschetta Recipe

Toasted French Bread Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

Served with green olives & fresh veggie sticks

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Ingredients

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Bruschetta Base

Topping

Serving Sides

Method

Preparing the Bruschetta Base

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Slice the French Bread

    Cut the French bread loaf into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  3. 3

    Prepare Garlic Oil

    In a small bowl, mix olive oil with minced garlic (finely chopped or pressed).

  4. 4

    Brush Bread with Oil

    Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with the garlic oil mixture. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Toast the Bread

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until golden and crispy, turning once halfway through.

Preparing the Topping

  1. 6

    Chop the Tomatoes

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

  2. 7

    Add Basil and Balsamic

    Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the tomatoes. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and mix gently.

  3. 8

    Crumble Feta

    Crumble the feta cheese over the tomato mixture and stir to combine.

Serving the Dish

  1. 9

    Assemble the Bruschetta

    Once the bread is toasted, top each slice generously with the tomato and feta mixture.

  2. 10

    Prepare Veggie Sticks

    Cut the carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper into sticks.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Arrange the bruschetta on a platter alongside the green olives and veggie sticks. Enjoy!

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