Learn how to make bruschetta with this easy bruschetta recipe... It packs loads of fresh ingredients and comes together in under 15 minutes, perfect as an appetizer or even as a meal!
Easy Bruschetta Recipe
The simplest recipes are most often the best, in my opinion, and it just doesn’t get much simpler than this quick and easy bruschetta recipe — if you can even call it a recipe. To make this yummy bruschetta, all you need is a fresh, crusty French baguette, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, a fresh garlic clove, and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Notice the theme here? Simple and fresh = delicious! You’ll also need some extra virgin olive oil, coarse salt, and pepper.
How To Make Bruschetta
First I sliced half of the baguette on the diagonal into 12 half-inch thick pieces. Place the slices on a baking sheet and toast them on the top rack of your oven at 450 degrees for about 5-6 minutes, until they’re lightly toasted and golden brown around the edges.
When the slices are cool enough to handle, rub each with a clove of garlic that’s been cut in half and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
I actually toasted the bread in my toaster oven for this step, and it was surprisingly efficient! What would take 15 minutes of preheating time and another 5-6 minutes cooking time in my conventional oven takes only 2 minutes in the toaster oven. I simply placed the French baguette slices on the toaster oven tray, pressed the “toast” button, and waited for it to work its magic. Perfecto!
In case you’re not aware, bruschetta actually refers to the grilled bread itself, sans toppings. The bruschetta toppings can either be served as a dip on the side or spooned over the prepared bruschetta.
Simple Tomato Bruschetta
My personal favorite way to top this recipe for bruschetta is with a simple tomato mixture with diced mozzarella and fresh basil. Stir them all together with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
I used a tasty mixture of red and orange cherry tomatoes. Their sweet and tangy flavor pairs perfectly with the fresh basil — I just love when tomatoes are in season!
PRO TIP: Use a serrated knife to chop tomatoes — it makes slicing through the thin, slippery skin safer and easier!
This simple bruschetta recipe just packs so much flavor! It's a fantastic appetizer, but I could also easily eat it as a meal. If you’re serving it as an appetizer to guests, spoon the toppings on right before serving, or as I mentioned earlier, serve it on the side as a dip.
Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ French baguette sliced into 12 pieces
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 12 cherry tomatoes sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mozzarella cheese diced
- 4 large basil leaves chiffonade
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
- Slice half of the baguette on the diagonal into 12 half-inch thick pieces. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and toast them on the top rack of your oven at 450 degrees for about 5-6 minutes, until lightly toasted and golden brown around the edges.
- When the slices are cool enough to handle, rub them with a clove of garlic that's been cut in half. Then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Place the sliced tomatoes, diced mozzarella and basil chiffonade together in a small bowl. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- Spoon the tomato mixture over the bruschetta or serve on the side as a dip.
I'd love to see how your bruschetta turns out... Tag me @Unsophisticook on Instagram or use the hashtag #Unsophisticook so I can check it out. Enjoy!
Andie Thueson says
I am a sucker for Bruschetta, and these look so amazing! Wishing I could teleport this to me! ;)
Andie Thueson says
I am a sucker for Bruschetta, and these look so amazing! Wishing I could teleport this to me! ;)
Abeer Rizvi says
Nothing beats a good bruschetta recipe in the Summer time... Yum!
Abeer Rizvi says
Nothing beats a good bruschetta recipe in the Summer time... Yum!
Joanie says
I love a good bruschetta recipe and this one fits the bill! It's so easy to put together and lovely to serve when unexpected guests arrive.
Sandi says
This bruschetta would be wonderful for summer entertaining!
Allyson Zea says
I love using fresh tomatoes and basil for pretty much everything! Bruschetta is my favorite!
Sabrina says
I could pretty much make this a meal! It would be hard to stop eating it....looks delicious!
Joanie says
I love a good bruschetta recipe and this one fits the bill! It's so easy to put together and lovely to serve when unexpected guests arrive.
Denay DeGuzman says
I love making and eating yummy bruschetta with gloriously-colorful tomatoes! This quick easy recipe is perfect for summer gatherings and for wine-tasting-and-appetizer nights.
Carolyn says
A perfect use for all my fresh summer tomatoes!
Sandi says
This bruschetta would be wonderful for summer entertaining!
Denay DeGuzman says
I love making and eating yummy bruschetta with gloriously-colorful tomatoes! This quick easy recipe is perfect for summer gatherings and for wine-tasting-and-appetizer nights.
Beth says
My garden is filled with tomatoes right now, I can't wait to make some bruschetta.
Beth says
My garden is filled with tomatoes right now, I can't wait to make some bruschetta.
Jaide says
This looks delicious! I can't wait to try it!
Danielle says
One of my favourite summer dishes. Great for feeding a crowd at a party too.
Tisha says
Bruschetta is such a great appetizer for any occasion! This looks fantastic and so easy!
Danielle says
Yumm! This looks like a perfect recipe to use up all the tomatoes from my garden!
georgie says
bruschetta would have to be one of my favorite summer appetizers! I love the fresh tomatoes! so, so good!
Emily says
I love that you've added mozzarella, tomato bruschetta is one of my faves!
Danielle says
One of my favourite summer dishes. Great for feeding a crowd at a party too.
Danielle says
Yumm! This looks like a perfect recipe to use up all the tomatoes from my garden!
Emily says
I love that you've added mozzarella, tomato bruschetta is one of my faves!
click says
To pit cherries only put over a lengthy neck bottle and push a chopstick down by the cherry. The pit goes in the bottle as well as the cherry stays.
Marge Sooter says
Have always wanted one of these toaster ovens.
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