Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer that is easy to make at home. Toasted bread is topped with tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh basil. Use a high-quality balsamic vinegar for best results.
Ingredients
- French bread: 1 loaf (cut into 1/4 inch slices)
- olive oil: 1 Tbsp
- roma (plum) tomatoes: 8 piece (diced)
- basil: 0.33333 cup (fresh; chopped)
- Parmesan cheese, freshly: 1 oz (grated)
- garlic: 2 clove (minced)
- good quality balsamic vinegar: 1 Tbsp
- olive oil: 2 tsp
- kosher salt: 0.25 tsp
- black pepper: 0.25 tsp (freshly ground)
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Stages of cooking
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush bread slices on both sides lightly with 1 tablespoon oil and place on large baking sheet. Toast bread until golden, 5 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
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Meanwhile, toss together tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a bowl. Mix in balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper.
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Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted bread slices and serve immediately.
