Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHersh’sBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by Hersh’s
Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with tomatoes, basil, and garlic.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Prepare the Topping

  1. 1

    Chop Tomatoes

    Dice the fresh tomatoes into small pieces 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

    Mince Garlic

    Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the tomato and basil mixture.

  4. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture, then add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.

Toast the Bread

  1. 5

    Slice the Baguette

    Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 6

    Grill the Slices

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the slices of baguette on the grill and toast for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Assemble the Bruschetta

  1. 7

    Top the Bread

    Remove the grilled bread from the heat. Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously onto each slice of toasted bread.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately while the bread is warm.

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