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Bruschetta

Mar 4, 2019 | Last Updated: Jun 16, 2023 | by Swati

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Tomato and Basil Bruschetta Recipe, made with fresh chopped tomatoes, basil and feta served on toasted/grilled bread slices.

One of the easiest snack or appetizer with the goodness of ripe tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil herbs like basil, Bruschetta

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Table of Contents
  • What is Bruschetta
  • Ingredients for basic Bruschetta
  • How to make Bruschetta
  • Air Fryer/Baked/toasted Bread for making Bruschetta
    • Variations to make Bruschetta
  • Faqs
  • More Snacks and Appetizers or Antipasto recipes from the blog
  • Recipe Card
  • Bruschetta

What is Bruschetta

Bruschetta is an appetizer from Italy that consists of a good bread rubbed with garlic in olive oil, topped with tomatoes, basil and grilled cheese. It is a classic appetizer that is now popular not only in Italy but all around the world. Topped with fresh mozzarella or any other cheese of your choice is a hit among all the age groups.

In local Italian language Bruschetta is an antipasto(appetizer) which forms the second course of meal of the Italian meal structure.

Ingredients for basic Bruschetta

  • Juicy ripe, tomatoes- Tomatoes are the key ingredients , use fresh ripe tomatoes with less seeds. You can also use cherry tomatoes, halve and use in the recipe.
  • Fresh Basil
  • Black Pepper (freshly grind and add)
  • Crumbled Feta Cheese/Goat Cheese(optional)
  • Crusty bread like Ciabatta/Baguette, to hold the juicy tomatoes.
  • A good quality extra-virgin Olive oil.

How to make Bruschetta

  • Deseed tomatoes, cut into small cubes. Toss in with chopped basil and olive oil, black pepper and salt as per your taste. Set aside for 20-30 mins.
  • Brush bread with olive oil, toast till light golden and top with tomato topping.
  • You can with crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese.
Bread slices for making bruschetta
Brush Olive oil on bread to toast
Make tomato topping

Air Fryer/Baked/toasted Bread for making Bruschetta

To toast the bread for making Bruschetta, you can use Air Fryer, Oven or Toaster.

To Air Fry/bake in oven, apply olive oil and air fry/bake for about 10-12 mins. at 180 C or 350 F.

Variations to make Bruschetta

  • Fresh Mozzarella cheese is most popular topping for this snack. Fresh Ricotta or Mascarpone can also be used for the toppings.
  • Add finely chopped bell peppers, olives, avocado .
  • Herbs like Thyme, Oregano, Cilantro. I use Cilantro/fresh coriander leaves many times and we love the fresh taste that imparts to tomato topping.
  • Many like to add finely chopped onions. Add sweet red onions.
  • Add any of your favorite salsa like this Mango and Strawberry Salsa
  • Add some fruit flavoured Balsamic Vinegar for the fruity kick!!
  • Top it with cheese grill till the cheese melts. Kids love this pizza version.

Faqs

How to make Indian Style Bruschetta

You serve with Indian toppings like corn chaat, paneer tikka in makhani sauce or simply add chaat masala in tomatoes and replace basil with mint.

Is Bruschetta Gluten-free and Vegan

Use any gluten-free bread to make Gluten-free and skip to make it vegan friendly and dairy free.

More Snacks and Appetizers or Antipasto recipes from the blog

Checkout some of the easy to make and delicious snack recipes which you can serve at parties/game day/movie night or for a lazy summer weekend

Pizza Crackers, Bread Pizza, Carrot and Cucumber Sandwich Bites, Gluten-free Papdi Chaat, Sev Poori, Bhel Poori, Fruit Sandwiches and many more.

Recipe Card

Tomato Basil Bruschetta recipe

Bruschetta

Swati
One of the easiest snack or appetizer with the goodness of ripe tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil herbs like basil, topped on a grilled bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Resting time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Antipasto, Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf Crusty bread like Ciabatta, any good sourdough bread or baguette
  • 3-4 Ripe Tomatoes
  • 4-5 Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1-2 Garlic cloves optional
  • 1-2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Black Pepper(Crushed)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut the loaf into slices around 2-3" thick. 
    1 loaf Crusty bread like Ciabatta, any good sourdough bread or baguette
  • Cut tomatoes in half, deseed and cut into small pieces.
    3-4 Ripe Tomatoes
  • Add olive oil, finely chopped basil, black pepper. Add salt. If preparing the tomato beforehand then add salt at the time of serving.
    4-5 Fresh Basil Leaves, 1-2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Black Pepper(Crushed), Salt to taste
  • Grill the bread slices till light golden brown. Rub garlic on one of the sides. Or add a tsp of garlic powder to oil and brush on one side.
    1-2 Garlic cloves
  • Add topping and serve immediately. I also added some fresh herbed goat cheese. You can add cheese of your choice or add only tomatoes.

Notes

  • Fresh Mozzarella cheese is most popular topping for Bruschetta. Goat Cheese, fresh Ricotta or Mascarpone can also be used for the toppings.
  • Add finely chopped bell peppers, olives, avocado .
  • Herbs like Thyme, Oregano, Cilantro. Yee, I use Cilantro/fresh coriander leaves many times and we love the fresh taste that imparts to tomato topping.
  • Many like to add finely chopped onions. Add sweet red onions, else it can spoil your bruschetta.
  • Add some fruit flavoured Balsamic Vinegar for the fruity kick!!
  • Top it with cheese grill till the cheese melts. Kids love this pizza version of bruschetta.
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  1. Sprinkle of Charm

    April 06, 2019 at 8:57 am

    Yum, yum, yum!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  2. Sushma Pinjala

    March 22, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    Perfectly done

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  3. Pavani

    March 10, 2019 at 7:09 pm

    Wow, bruschetta looks so cute , colourful and delicious. I am drooling over your pics.

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  4. Simply Tadka

    March 10, 2019 at 1:41 pm

    Bruschetta is one of the best bite size snack which looks so tempting and great option to serve for guest.

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  5. vaishalisabnani

    March 09, 2019 at 9:19 pm

    I could have all of these right now - seriously it’s my breakfast time and I am so hungry looking at these colourful toasties .

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  6. Megala

    March 09, 2019 at 10:52 am

    Bruschetta looks so impressive!

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  7. mayurisjikoni

    March 09, 2019 at 9:18 am

    I simply love the authentic bruschetta with tomato and cheese and garlic rubbed on the bread. Haven't had them in a long time. Must make them soon.

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  8. harini

    March 08, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    My family loves this simple, basic version of bruschetta.

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  9. gayathriraani

    March 08, 2019 at 1:15 am

    These bruschetta looks absolutely fantastic Swaty. The crispy bread with the tomatoes and cheese would be so yum.

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  10. srividhya

    March 07, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    Perfect starter for parties... Easy to prepare too. Very nice.

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    • Swati

      March 07, 2019 at 10:37 pm

      Thanks Srividhya!!

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  11. jhamazam news

    March 06, 2019 at 11:39 pm

    very nice post
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  12. Sharmila Kingsly

    March 06, 2019 at 12:45 am

    Lovely crust with some yummy topppings.. Bruchetta looks really inviting!!

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  13. Varada

    March 05, 2019 at 8:39 pm

    Crusty bread with wafer thin crust and all the toppings sounds like a perfect snack or appetizer. Nice one.

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    • Swati

      March 07, 2019 at 7:22 am

      Thanks Varada!!

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  14. Kat

    March 05, 2019 at 10:43 am

    When we were in elementary school, my brother ordered a bruschetta burger at a restaurant, and he talked about it for months! Thanks for bringing this classic bruschetta to Fiesta Friday!

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    • Swati

      March 06, 2019 at 7:46 pm

      A bruschetta burger!! I will love to try it!!

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  15. Srivalli Jetti

    March 05, 2019 at 4:42 am

    Wow those bruschetta look yum!..I have made some different ones and enjoyed it much!

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    • Swati

      March 06, 2019 at 7:48 pm

      Yes these are so versatile.. can use any toppings

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      • Narmadha

        March 11, 2019 at 8:47 pm

        Bruschetta looks so inviting. Love the variations we can make to this basic version. Perfect starter for parties

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