Classic Italian Bruschetta

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Sorry, this one is late, the day job is KILLING me and I am falling behind lol. Anyway, I know you don’t want to hear about any of that lol. Thankfully today is a quick and simple recipe that everyone should know how to make. We are making a simple yet Classic Italian Bruschetta. This Italian appetizer is truly a classic almost everyone has had at some point and is an easy winner in any situation. You know everyone will love this Bruschetta so when you do make it be sure to take a pic and post it to my Facebook page or over on Instagram and tag me.

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How to Make a Classic Italian Bruschetta

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Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 12 Servings

Ingredients

  

Topping:

• 6 Roma Tomatoes Diced, and Drained
• 1/3 Cup Fresh Basil Chopped
• 5 Garlic Cloves Minced & Divided
• 1 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Toast:

• 1 Baguette Sliced
• 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese Grated

Instructions

 

• Core and dice the tomatoes, drain the excess juice from the tomatoes and place it in a medium bowl.
• Slice basil so you have strips add it to the bowl of tomatoes. Dice garlic place 1 clove worth into the olive oil for the toast and the rest in the bowl of tomatoes.
• Season the tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper stir gently, and allow to rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Preheat your oven to 400˚F.
• Slice the baguette into about 1/2″ slices. Brush both sides with garlic-infused olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese. Place in the oven and bake for about 5 to 7 minutes until the edges become golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and top with the tomato mixture. Drizzle with a little balsamic reduction and serve.