Bruschetta Recipe
Toasted country bread topped with tomato, garlic, basil & parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Bread Preparation
- 1
Slice the Bread
Cut the country bread into 1/2 inch thick slices. You should have about 10-12 slices.
- 2
Toast the Bread
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with a little olive oil. Toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Topping Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash the tomatoes and dice them into small pieces. Transfer the diced tomatoes to a mixing bowl.
- 4
Mince the Garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add the minced garlic to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- 5
Add Basil and Seasoning
Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, add salt, and pepper to taste. Mix everything gently until combined.
- 6
Add Parmesan Cheese
Grate the Parmesan cheese and fold it gently into the tomato mixture. Be careful not to mash the tomatoes.
Assembly
- 7
Top the Toast
Once the bread is toasted, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice of toasted bread.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and crispy. Enjoy your bruschetta!