Jul 13 2026
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Bruschetta Board Recipe

Inspired by Vicino
Time45m
Serves8

grilled baguette + bruschetta mix + cheese spread + olive tapenade + prosciutto + caper berry + pepperoncini + Tuscan kale pesto + balsamic glaze

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Ingredients

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Grilled Baguette

Bruschetta Mix

Cheese Spread

Olive Tapenade

Additional Toppings

Balsamic Glaze

Method

Grilled Baguette

  1. 1

    Prepare the Baguette

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Slice the baguette into 1-inch thick pieces.

  2. 2

    Grill the Baguette

    Brush both sides of each baguette slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

Bruschetta Mix

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Cheese Spread

  1. 4

    Prepare Cheese Spread

    In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with garlic powder and dried Italian herbs until smooth and creamy.

Olive Tapenade

  1. 5

    Make Olive Tapenade

    In a food processor, combine black olives, capers, minced garlic, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth but slightly chunky. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Tuscan Kale Pesto

  1. 6

    Prepare Kale Pesto

    In a food processor, combine chopped Tuscan kale, toasted walnuts, minced garlic, olive oil, and grated Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Balsamic Glaze

  1. 7

    Make Balsamic Glaze

    In a small saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble the Bruschetta Board

    On a large serving platter, arrange the grilled baguette slices. Top with bruschetta mix, dollops of cheese spread, olive tapenade, and Tuscan kale pesto. Garnish with prosciutto, caper berries, and sliced pepperoncini. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

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