Tomato Bruschetta

Tomato Bruschetta is bright, bursting with flavor, and the perfect appetizer for any holiday or party gathering. Furthermore, this recipe is excellent to make ahead and comes together within minutes. Finally, spoon this flavorful Tomato Bruschetta over Sourdough French Bread Crostini slices for a crowd-favorite appetizer.

Tomato Bruschetta Ingredients

• Roma Tomatoes
• Basil
• Garlic
• Olive Oil
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Salt and Pepper

Sourdough French Bread Crostini Ingredients

• Loaf of Sourdough French Bread
• Unsalted Butter
• Italian Seasoning
• Garlic
• Parmesan Cheese

Creating the Tomato Bruschetta Mixture

1. First, slice and dice the Roma tomatoes.
2. Next, place the diced tomatoes into a bowl.
3. Then, mince the garlic cloves into the tomatoes.
4. Next, pour the Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar into the tomatoes and garlic.
5. Then, roll the basil leaves tightly and slice them thinly. Add the sliced basil to the tomatoes and garlic mixture.
6. Finally, cover the Tomato Bruschetta mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This will help all the flavors combine.
   • Note: you can also let this sit in the refrigerator for longer if you want to make this in advance.

Creating the Herby Garlic Crostini Slices

1. First, slice the Sourdough French Bread into 1-inch in width slices on the diagonal.
2. Next, place the slices of Sourdough French Bread onto a nonstick baking sheet or a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Then, melt the butter in a microwavable-safe bowl. Add the Italian Seasoning and minced garlic cloves.
4. Next, using a pastry brush, brush the Herby Garlic Butter onto each slice of Sourdough French Bread.
5. Then, sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top of each slice of Sourdough French Bread.
6. Finally, turn the oven on Broil and broil the crostinis for 5-6 minutes or until lightly toasted and golden brown.

Slice the Bread and Place It Onto a Baking Sheet

Melt the Butter and Mix In the Seasoning

Sprinkle the Parmesan Cheese On Top

Broil the Crostinis Until Golden Brown and Toasted

Assembling the Tomato Bruschetta

1. First, remove the Tomato Bruschetta mixture from the refrigerator and stir it with a spoon.
2. Next, take a toasted crostini slice and place it on a serving platter or plate (depending on how you wish to serve these).
3. Then, place approximately 2 tbsp. of the Tomato Bruschetta mixture on top of the crostini slice. Repeat this step until all crostini slices have been used.
4. Finally, serve the Tomato Bruschetta immediately or at room temperature, and enjoy!

Stir the Tomato Bruschetta Mixture with a Spoon

Spoon the Tomato Bruschetta Mixture Over the Crostini

The Tomato Bruschetta is Ready

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Tomato Bruschetta

Yield: 24 Bruschetta Crostinis

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Tomato Bruschetta is bright, bursting with flavor, and the perfect appetizer for any holiday or party gathering. Furthermore, this recipe is excellent to make ahead and comes together within minutes. Finally, spoon this flavorful Tomato Bruschetta over Sourdough French Bread Crostini slices for a crowd-favorite appetizer.

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Ingredients

Tomato Bruschetta Ingredients

• 6-8 Roma Tomatoes, Diced
• 6-8 Basil Leaves, Julienned
• 3-4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
• 2 tbsp. Texas Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
• Salt and Pepper to Taste

Sourdough French Bread Crostini Ingredients

• 1 Loaf of Sourdough French Bread
• 1/4 c. Unsalted Butter, Melted
• 1 tbsp. Italian Seasoning
• 2-3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
• 2 tbsp. Shredded or Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

Creating the Tomato Bruschetta Mixture

1. First, slice and dice the Roma tomatoes.
2. Next, place the diced tomatoes into a bowl.
3. Then, mince the garlic cloves into the tomatoes.
4. Next, pour the Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar into the tomatoes and garlic.
5. Then, roll the basil leaves tightly and slice them thinly. Add the sliced basil to the tomatoes and garlic mixture.
6. Finally, cover the Tomato Bruschetta mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This will help all the flavors combine. Note: you can also let this sit in the refrigerator for longer if you want to make this in advance.

Creating the Herby Garlic Crostini Slices

1. First, slice the Sourdough French Bread into 1-inch in width slices on the diagonal.
2. Next, place the slices of Sourdough French Bread onto a nonstick baking sheet or a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Then, melt the butter in a microwavable-safe bowl. Add the Italian Seasoning and minced garlic cloves.
4. Next, using a pastry brush, brush the Herby Garlic Butter onto each slice of Sourdough French Bread.
5. Then, sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top of each slice of Sourdough French Bread.
6. Finally, turn the oven on Broil and broil the crostinis for 5-6 minutes or until lightly toasted and golden brown.

Assembling the Tomato Bruschetta

1. First, remove the Tomato Bruschetta mixture from the refrigerator and stir it with a spoon.
2. Next, take a toasted crostini slice and place it on a serving platter or plate (depending on how you wish to serve these).
3. Then, place approximately 2 tbsp. of the Tomato Bruschetta mixture on top of the crostini slice. Repeat this step until all crostini slices have been used.
4. Finally, serve the Tomato Bruschetta immediately or at room temperature, and enjoy!

Notes

• This is a fantastic appetizer to make in advance for a party, holiday gathering, brunch, or more.
• If you do not have time to make Sourdough French Bread, you can buy storebought French Bread instead.
• To change up the Tomato Bruschetta, you can also use Heirloom Tomatoes.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 191Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 311mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 6g