Garlic Tomato Bruschetta
Fresh garlic tomato bruschetta featuring basil and Parmesan on toasted French bread. A vibrant appetizer that's easy to prepare and perfect for entertaining.
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 broiler or oven for toasting bread
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 medium tomatoes diced
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 loaf 1 pound unsliced French bread
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chopped basil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add diced tomatoes to the bowl and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the tomato mixture and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Bring the tomato mixture to room temperature before serving.
- Slice the French bread into 24 pieces and toast under the broiler until lightly browned.
- Top each toasted bread slice with the tomato mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
- Prepare tomato mixture ahead to enhance flavors.
- Serve immediately after topping to keep bread crisp.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2 days, keeping bread separate.