Ina Garten Bruschetta Recipe
Looking for an easy appetizer? Try Ina Garten Bruschetta Recipe! This classic Italian dish is simple.
Equipment
- Large cutting board
- Sharp chef's knife
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
- Garlic press
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette sliced diagonally
- 4 large ripe tomatoes diced small
- 3 cloves garlic 2 minced, 1 whole
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Dice tomatoes into small, even pieces.
- Put them in your mixing bowl.
- Add the minced garlic to the bowl.
- Chop fresh basil leaves finely.
- Toss everything together gently.
- Add olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Mix well and let it sit.
- This lets the flavors blend beautifully.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Slice the baguette into half-inch pieces.
- Arrange slices on your baking sheet.
- Brush each slice with olive oil lightly.
- Toast for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Watch them carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven when crispy.
- Rub each slice with whole garlic clove.
- This adds amazing flavor.
- Spoon tomato mixture onto each toast.
- Don't add topping too early.
- The bread will get soggy quickly.
- Serve immediately for best results.
- Arrange on a pretty platter.
- Garnish with extra basil if desired.
Notes
- Use only ripe, in-season tomatoes.
- They make all the difference here.
- Roma tomatoes work especially well.
- Let the tomato mixture rest 10 minutes.
- This develops deeper flavors.
- Don't skip rubbing garlic on toast.
- It adds essential flavor.
- Toast bread just before serving.
- This keeps it perfectly crispy.
- Drain excess liquid from tomatoes if needed.
- Too much juice makes soggy bruschetta.