Italian Bruschetta
Delicious Italian Bruschetta is one of my favorite Italian foods. You don't have to go to a restaurant to eat it, this recipe is so easy to make you'll be surprised!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italianbread or baguette
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3-4 medium freshly chopped tomatoes drained
- handful shredded fresh basil
- drizzle extra virgin olive oil
- drizzle balsamic vinegar
- pinch salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450 F.
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Slice the bread into 1/2 inch slices
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In a separate bowl, mix the tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinegar and set aside
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Bake the bread slices for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown
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Remove from oven and rub the garlic gently on the bread.
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Drizzle the olive oil over the bread
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Top the slices with the tomato mixture just prior to serving - this helps keep the bread from getting soggy.
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Give one small drizzle of olive oil over the tomatoes- this part is optional, I just think it helps spread the flavor.
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Serve warm if possible
Recipe Notes
There is a trick to rubbing the garlic on the bread - you need to crush the garlic first so the juices are able to be spread (just peel the garlic and then press it with a wide knife to make it go splat). Then gently rub the bread with the crushed garlic.