Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Carousel RestaurantBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation of Topping

  1. 1

    Chop the Tomatoes

    Wash the fresh tomatoes and dice them into small cubes. Place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Mince the Garlic

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

  3. 3

    Prepare the Basil

    Wash the fresh basil leaves and pat them dry. Tear the leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the mixing bowl.

  4. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to taste. Gently mix all the ingredients together until well combined.

Preparation of Bread

  1. 5

    Slice the Baguette

    Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices on a diagonal.

  2. 6

    Grill the Bread

    Brush both sides of the sliced baguette with olive oil. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the bread slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Top the Bread

    Remove the grilled bread from the grill and let it cool slightly. Spoon the tomato mixture generously on top of each slice of bread.

  2. 8

    Serve

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

More from The Carousel Restaurant