Best Basic Bruschetta Recipes

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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 round loaf country bread, not too dense
6 cloves of garlic, peeled and cut in half
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire.
Cut the middle portion of the round loaf into 6 long slices, each one almost an inch thick. Cut these slices in half, making half-slices that are roughly 3x3x1 inches.
When fire is ready, place the 12 slices over it in a single layer. Cook, turning once, until the outsides of the bread are golden brown (with grill marks, if possible). This should take about 2 minutes per side-but check frequently to make sure the bread isn't burning.
When the bread slices are done, rub the edges of each one, on both sides, with a cut clove of garlic-lightly or heavily, depending on your garlic preference. Place the slices on a large platter in a single layer. Sprinkle each slice with 2 teaspoons of olive oil, breaking the surface of the bread lightly with a spoon to let the oil soak in. Season with salt and pepper. Turn the slices over and repeat the procedure. Let the slices sit in the olive oil for 10-15 minutes. Serve as is for simple bruschetta.

Rick's Basic Bruschetta image

Provided by Rick Tramonto

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Four 1/2-inch-thick slices sourdough or any Italian country-style bread
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

1. Prepare gas or charcoal grill or preheat the broiler or a panini press. The heating elements or coals should be medium-hot.
2. Cut the slices in half and brush both sides with a generous amount of olive oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Grill or broil the bread, turning once, until lightly browned on both sides.
4. Gently rub 1 side of the toasts with garlic, sprinkle with cheese, and serve.

Rick's Basic Bruschetta Recipe | Epicurious.com image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 5

Four 1/2-inch-thick slices sourdough or any Italian country-style bread
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

Prepare gas or charcoal grill or preheat the broiler or a panini press. The heating elements or coals should be medium-hot.
Cut the slices in half and brush both sides with a generous amount of olive oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Grill or broil the bread, turning once, until lightly browned on both sides.
Gently rub 1 side of the toasts with garlic, sprinkle with cheese, and serve.