Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsT.C. Eggington'sBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by T.C. Eggington's
Time30m
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation of Topping

  1. 1

    Dice Tomatoes

    Wash the tomatoes under cold water. Remove the stems and dice them into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Mince Garlic

    Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.

  3. 3

    Chop Basil

    Wash the basil leaves, pat them dry, and chop them roughly.

  4. 4

    Mix Topping

    In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.

Grilling Bread

  1. 5

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat a grill or a grill pan over medium heat.

  2. 6

    Slice Baguette

    Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  3. 7

    Grill Bread

    Place the baguette slices on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Cool Bread

    Remove the grilled bread from the grill and let it cool slightly.

  2. 9

    Top with Topping

    Top each slice of grilled bread with a generous spoonful of the tomato topping mixture.

  3. 10

    Serve Bruschetta

    Serve immediately while the bread is still warm.

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