Best Bruschetta With Or Without Cheese Recipes

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BRUSCHETTA (WITH OR WITHOUT CHEESE)



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I basically used the recipes that I had to my disposal and a little bit of common sense as to what tastes right. I usually make this for just two people and I eyeball the amounts, so they may need to be adjusted... just use what you think looks right, and use as much cheese as you want. Fresh ingredients are best as always, but dried will do.

Provided by leafsfan85

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 1 full-sized baguette, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 long baguette, cut in half horizontally (as opposed to slicing diagonally, which looks nicer but gets soggy and isn't as efficient)
5 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup softened butter (not melted, for garlic spread, should be enough to evenly cover the baguette) or 1/2 cup olive oil (for garlic spread, should be enough to evenly cover the baguette. You need more olive oil than butte)
4 teaspoons crushed garlic (or about 6 cloves)
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (kosher salt is best if available)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon oregano (optional)
chopped fresh basil (optional)
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (or any other cheese of your liking that melts well)

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, onion, 5 teaspoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano and mix. (Use your best judgment when adding in seasonings if there's something you know you really like or don't like; don't add too much of anything, especially salt/pepper) - cool in fridge while preparing the rest.
  • Combine butter or olive oil with garlic and spread evenly over the baguette. Make sure the baguette is covered right up to the edges, or else they will burn much quicker than the middle.
  • Broil baguette open-faced until lightly toasted or until desired doneness.
  • Add tomato and onion mixture on top.
  • Slice baguette diagonally (for aesthetics) into desired size and sprinkle the basil on top, serve.
  • If desired, before slicing add grated cheese on top and warm in the oven at 375 degrees until cheese melts; slice, serve, and enjoy. You may sprinkle more basil on top at this point if so desired or wait until this point to add the basil at all.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.1, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 73.8, Sodium 1939, Carbohydrate 64.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3, Protein 20.3

BALSAMIC BRUSCHETTA



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Simple appetizer - the balsamic vinegar gives it a little kick. Best if the mixture has 1 or 2 hours to blend flavors before serving.

Provided by Kathy Bias

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Bruschetta Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf French bread, toasted and sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Mix in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Serve on toasted bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 470.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

BRUSCHETTA



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This easy bruschetta recipe from Food Network's Ree Drummond makes a great appetizer or tasty first course for a larger meal.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 pint red grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 whole baguette or crusty loaf
1 pint yellow grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
16 whole fresh basil leaves, plus more as needed, chiffonade
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 stick butter

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir, lightly frying for about a minute, removing before the garlic gets too brown (it can be golden). Pour the garlic and oil into a mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
  • Add the red and yellow tomatoes, balsamic and basil to the bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine, and then taste and add more basil if needed, and more salt if needed (don't over salt, though!) Cover and refrigerate for an hour or two if you have the time.
  • Cut the baguette into diagonal slices to allow for the most surface area possible. Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet and grill half the bread on both sides, making sure they're nice and buttery. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and the other half of the bread.
  • To serve, give the tomato mixture a final stir, and then spoon generously over the slices of bread. Serve on a big platter as a first course or appetizer.

GARLIC TOMATO BRUSCHETTA



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This appetizer or side dish makes a crispy complement to any Italian entree. I just started with my grandmother's bruschetta recipe and added fresh tomatoes! It's one of the yummiest bruschetta recipes I've found. -Jean Franzoni, Rutland, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. , Bring to room temperature before serving. Cut bread into 24 slices; toast under broiler until lightly browned. Top with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BRUSCHETTA III



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This is a bruschetta recipe I came up with for a dinner party.

Provided by Susan

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Bruschetta Recipes

Time 12m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 French baguette
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch ground white pepper
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese
1 (6 ounce) package sliced provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick diagonal slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush both sides of each slice with the olive oil. Place tomato slices and a sprinkling of basil and oregano on the bread slices. Sprinkle the tomatoes, basil and oregano with the garlic powder and white pepper. Cover the tomato slices with slices of the mozzarella and provolone. Place more basil, oregano and tomato slices on top of the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 972.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

BEST EVER BRUSCHETTA



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I went through a major bruschetta phase and tried many many recipes until I found the perfect one. This was originally Guy Fieri's but is slightly adapted to my taste after making it about a billion times. Cookingt time is marinating time.

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 baguette, cut in half length-wise and toasted
2 teaspoons minced garlic (I use the kind in a jar)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 1/2 cups minced roma tomatoes (cut so fine its almost a paste)
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaf
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, garlic, basil, vinegar, olive oil, cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Mix thoroughly and let sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors marinate.
  • Slice the bread into individual pieces and spoon the mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 887.9, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 1707.7, Carbohydrate 151.4, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 10.8, Protein 33.8

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