Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsOphelia'sBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by Ophelia's
Time30m
Serves4

Tomato/Fresh Basil/Parmesan/Balsamic Vinegar Grilled Bread

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Ingredients

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Bread

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

    Mix the Ingredients

    Add the balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the tomato and basil mixture. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Grate the Parmesan

    Grate the Parmesan cheese and set it aside for later use.

Preparation of Bread

  1. 5

    Slice the Baguette

    Slice the French baguette into 1/2 inch thick pieces on a diagonal.

  2. 6

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Brush one side of each slice with olive oil.

  3. 7

    Grill the Bread

    Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the oiled side of the bread on the grill and toast for about 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and grill marks appear. Flip and grill the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Top the Bread

    Remove the grilled bread from the grill and place it on a serving platter. Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously onto each slice.

  2. 9

    Add Parmesan

    Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each bruschetta.

  3. 10

    Serve

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

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