Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMama Carolla'sBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by Mama Carolla's
Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with tomatoes, basil, and garlic.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

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

  2. 2

    Add Basil and Garlic

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

  3. 3

    Season the Mixture

    Drizzle the olive oil over the tomato mixture. Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper to taste. Gently mix everything together until well combined.

Grilling the Bread

  1. 4

    Slice the Baguette

    Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 5

    Grill the Bread

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

Assembly

  1. 6

    Top the Bread

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

  2. 7

    Serve

    Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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