Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsRicco's Italian BistroBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

Grilled bread topped with diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.

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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 cubes. Place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add to the bowl with tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Add Basil

    Stack the basil leaves, roll them tightly, and slice into thin strips (chiffonade). Add to the tomato and garlic mixture.

  4. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Gently mix all ingredients together until combined. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.

Bread Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Baguette

    Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices, at an angle for a larger surface area.

  2. 6

    Grill the Bread

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

Assembly

  1. 7

    Top the Bread

    Remove the toasted bread from the grill and top each slice generously with the tomato mixture.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the bread is warm and crispy. Enjoy your bruschetta!

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