Medium Appetizer Bread

Balsamic Bruschetta

Name: Balsamic Bruschetta
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread , cut into ¼-inch slices; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 8 romas (plum) tomatoes , diced; 0.33 cups chopped fresh basil; 1 ounce Parmesan cheese , freshly grated; 2 cloves garlic , minced; 1 tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Total Time

45 min

17m prep · 28m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

—

Difficulty

Medium

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Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer that is easy to make at home. Toasted bread is topped with a mixture of juicy tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar.

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread , cut into ¼-inch slices
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 romas (plum) tomatoes , diced
0.33 cups chopped fresh basil
1 ounce Parmesan cheese , freshly grated
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2

Brush bread slices on both sides lightly with 1 tablespoon oil and place on large baking sheet. Toast bread until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
3

Meanwhile, toss together tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a bowl.
4

Mix in balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper.
5

Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted bread slices.
6

Serve immediately and enjoy!