Our best bruschetta recipes - 12 recipes
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Garden Fresh Bruschetta
By flour_arrangements
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Servings 14
Preparation time 15
Cooking time 30
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
- 14 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
- 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 14 fresh basil leaves
Serve this easy-to-fix bruschetta as an appetizer or as a colorful side dish
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Smashed Avocado & Tomato Basil Bruschetta
By dkanon
Avocados and tomatoes top toasted French bread to make this crunchy and smooth bruschetta
- 1/2 loaf whole grain French bread (or 1 petite loaf), sliced 1/2 inch thick
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Sea salt
- 2 cloves garlic, divided
- 2 avocados, smashed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 4 leaves basil, chopped
Cherry & Plum Bruschetta
By Late2Serenity
Ricotta provides a creamy base for this plum and cherry bruschetta topping
- 2 red plums or nectarines, halved, pitted, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherries, pitted, halved
- 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
- 1/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1/2 baguette, sliced 1/2 inch thick, toasted
Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites
By LKWolfe
Blue cheese, beef steak tenderloin, and sautéed onions come together in these bite-sized savory treats that are su...
- SPREAD:
- 3large3 large onions, thinly sliced into rings
- 12cloves12 cloves garlic, minced
- 3tablespoons3 tablespoons butter
- 4(6-ounce)4 (6-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
- 1/4teaspoon1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4teaspoon1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1(10.5-ounce)1 (10.5-ounce) French bread baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 4ounces4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1cup1 cup blue cheese, crumbled, about 4 ounces
- 1/8teaspoon1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8teaspoon1/8 teaspoon pepper
Creamed-Mushroom Bruschetta with Caramelized Onions
By á-28745
Takes a little effort but you'll be rewarded with an amazing combination of flavors in these scrumptious Creamed-Mu...
- CARAMELIZED ONIONS:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 small yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine
- CREAMED MUSHROOMS:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 1/2 pounds best-quality common mushrooms, ideally cremini or baby bella, cleaned and sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 small shallots, peeled and minced
- 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- BRUSCHETTA:
- 4 pieces rye bread, sliced thick
- Caramelized onions (see above)
- Creamed mushrooms (see above)
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
Sicilian Bruschetta
By Fred
This recipe for Sicilian bruschetta is sure to get your guests' appetites going with crispy bread adorned with a de...
- 1 (1-pound) loaf crusty Italian bread such as ciabatta, cut into 1/3-inch thick slices
- 6 About 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch dice, about 4 cups
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup green olives, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
Lobster Crostini with Buttery Tomato & Champagne Sauce
By ruthg
Champagne and lobster are the epitome of elegance, and they take the starring role in this crostini appetizer, rich...
- SAUCE:
- 3 large vine tomatoes
- Pinch superfine sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted organic butter, divided
- 1 cup champagne, sparkling wine or Italian prosecco
- Tabasco or Crystal hot sauce
- Salt
- Ground white pepper
- Fresh lemon juice
- CROSTINI:
- 1/2 cup Hollandaise sauce
- Whole piece of tail meat from 1-pound lobster
- 1 small crusty white baguette, sliced
- Fresh dill leaves, snipped
- Freshly ground black pepper
Bruschetta
By á-25138
Transform a simple baguette into a crowd-pleasing bruschetta with this recipe
- 1 loaf French bread or baguette, sliced
- extra virgin olive oil for brushing
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups garden fresh tomatoes, seeded & chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, plus more to taste
Bruschetta Pasta Recipe
By kimvess
Slices of grilled chicken breasts are smothered in pasta with a sauce made of tomatoes, garlic and olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (2 or 3)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 12 ounces dry angel hair pasta
- 4 large tomatoes, halved, deseeded, & cut into 1/4-inch wide pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 (2/3-ounce) package fresh basil, stems removed & roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Lemony White Bean Bruschetta
By LynnWelch
This healthy yet hearty grilled bruschetta recipe features mashed cannellini beans and the bright flavors of fresh ...
- 1 (8-ounce) long loaf Italian bread
- 1 (15 to 19 ounce) can white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, each cut in half
Bruschetta with Fresh Basil
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This is such a simple recipe to make, and it's highly versatile
- 1 fresh baguette
- Good quality olive oil
- 1 large clove fresh garlic, peeled
- 1 to 2 small garlic cloves, finely minced
- Roma tomatoes (these work best)
- 8 to 12 fresh basil leaves
- Fresh Parmesan-Reggiano (not the stuff in the green can, please)
- Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper
Edamame & Ricotta Toasts
By á-10360
Edamame & Ricotta Toasts will make the most delicious addition to any holiday or party appetizer spread
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/3 cup snipped fresh basil or mint
- 24 1/4 inches whole grain baguette-style French bread slices, toasted
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Crab Toast with Lemon Aioli
By á-3151
Crab toast with lemon aioli is a perfect brunch appetizer, main course when paired with a lightly dressed salad, or...
- LEMON AIOLI:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- CRAB TOAST:
- 1 cup lump crabmeat, picked over, shells removed
- 2 tablespoons fennel fronds, chopped
- 1 to 2 serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt to taste
- 4 (3/4-inch thick) slices country-style sourdough bread
- lemon wedges (for serving)
Old Bay Shrimp Bruschetta
By Texaschef11
Quick and easy to make, this delicious shrimp bruschetta tastes like you've spent a long time in the kitchen, perfe...
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 1 plum tomato, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons OLD BAY® Seasoning
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Bruschetta with Tofu, Tarragon and Arugula
By GuidingVegan
This bruschetta is vegan, with a base of creamy vegan mascarpone cheese, mixed with arugula and fresh tomatoes
- TOPPING:
- 1 (1-pound) loaf ciabatta bread, trimmed and cut into 14 (1/2-inch thick) slices
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 package drained and pressed tofu, diced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup veggie stock
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 packed cup arugula, chopped
- 1/2 cup vegan mascarpone cheese
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