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How to Make Bruschetta

The best bruschetta recipe always includes grilling the bread and then adding a variety of toppings. We've included our favorite bruschetta topping ideas.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 105kcal

Ingredients

The Bread:

  • 1 large baguette, Italian, French, or Sourdough
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1 Tbsp sea salt

Traditional Tomato Topping:

  • 4 large tomatoes, cut into medium dice
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup basil, roughly chopped
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Prosciutto, Burrata, and Arugula Topping

  • 1 cup arugula leaves
  • ½ tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz fresh burrata cheese, drained
  • 8 slices tomato, roasted and cut in half
  • 8 slices proscuito, torn into smaller pieces

Instructions

Preparing the bread:

  • Heat grill to medium, or heat oven to 400°F.
  • Cut the bread about 1/4″ thick on the bias.
    Brush with olive oil and grill cut side down for about 5 minutes. Alternately, toast on a baking sheet cut side up in a 400°F degree oven for about 10 minutes.
  • Rub each piece of bread with a cut clove of garlic – this step is important!
    Sprinkle lightly with sea salt
  • Set aside until ready to assemble

Preparing Traditional Tomato Topping

  • Toss all ingredients in a large bowl and marinate for 20-30 minutes at room temperature. If not using immediately, cover tightly and refrigerate. If need be drain slightly before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings or basil, as needed.
  • Spoon onto toasted bread just before serving.

Prosciutto, Burrata, and Arugula Topping:

  • Mix arugula with olive oil
  • Roast tomato slices and cut in half
  • Add layers to toasted, garlic rubbed bread in this order:
    Arugula, layer of burrata, 1/2 piece tomato, prosciutto pieces
  • Toast at 350°F for 5 minutes
    Broil for 2 minutes and serve warm

Notes

  • Note: Calorie count is for tomato topped bruschetta

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg