Best Classic Bruschetta Recipes

CLASSIC ITALIAN BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes and 1/2 cup fresh basil in a colander, sprinkle with salt and toss to coat; let drain 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375°F
• In a large bowl combine the drained tomato/basil mixture with the minced garlic, 1/4 cup olive oil, remaining 1/4 fresh basil, oregano and thyme.
• Let stand at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
• During this time brush French bread slices lightly with the remaining olive oil.
• Toast "lightly" in the oven (just a few minutes).
• Pull out and place a small amount of tomato mixture on top of the lightly toasted French bread slices.
• Top each piece with a small amount of Mozzarella.
• Toast in the oven until cheese has melted and its golden brown.
• Serve and enjoy.

CLASSIC BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Prepare a perfect blend of olive oil, shallot, garlic, tomatoes, and basil. Taste the mixture and add some pepper and salt as needed. Leave the recipe for 30 minutes - 4 hours at room temperature. Now use Crostini or toasted bread pre-heated in 350°F temperature for around 10 minutes. Drain the excess liquid and pile the bruschetta on the sliced bread or Crostini with a slotted spoon.

CLASSIC BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Bake the ciabatta slices in the oven at around 200C/400F, for 10-15 mins turning once halfway until crispy.
• Meanwhile chop the cherry tomatoes in half and toss them with the olive oil, basil, sun dried tomatoes if using and salt and pepper to taste.
• When the Ciabatta is done, chop the garlic cloves in half and rub on both sides of the bread.
• Top with the tomato mix (around 3 cherry tomato halves to each slice. Top with some whole basil leaves if you like.
• Serve immediately.

CLASSIC BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat a grill or preheat the broiler. Lightly char bread slices on grill or under broiler, turning slices halfway through. Rub bread slices with cut sides of garlic cloves, then drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.