Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Overpass MerchantBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze.

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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 pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Prepare basil

    Chop the fresh basil leaves finely and add them to the bowl with tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Add garlic

    Minced the garlic cloves and add them to the tomato and basil mixture.

  4. 4

    Season the mixture

    Add extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to combine.

Grilling the Bread

  1. 5

    Slice the baguette

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

  2. 6

    Grill the bread

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

  3. 7

    Remove from heat

    Once toasted, remove the bread from the grill and place on a serving platter.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Top the bread

    Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously over each slice of grilled bread.

  2. 9

    Drizzle with balsamic glaze

    Drizzle balsamic glaze over the topped bread for added flavor.

  3. 10

    Serve

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

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