Best Fresh Bruschetta Recipes

FRESH TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. , Spread baguette slices with butter; top each with a cheese slice. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture.

BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, basil, olive oil and vinegar. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic paste, and blend well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, if possible.
• Place the bruschetta on a large platter in a single layer. When ready to serve, drizzle each one with about 1 tablespoon of juice from the bottom of the bowl containing the tomato mixture. With a slotted spoon, strew the tomato mixture over the bruschetta. Serve immediately.

FRESH MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degreesF.
• Slice French bread or baguette into 1/2-inch slices.
• Brush both sides lightly with 2 T olive oil.
• Place on baking sheet.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt, if desired.
• Combine chopped tomatoes, Italian seasoning and crushed garlic.
• Set aside.
• Bake French bread slices in oven for 3 minutes.
• Turn each slice over and bake an additional 2 minutes.
• Remove from oven.
• Spread each slice with a tablespoon of the tomato mixture.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Return to oven for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Serve immediately.

GARDEN-FRESH BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Rub cut side of garlic over one side of each slice of bread. Place bread garlic side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. , In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, oil, minced basil, salt and pepper; spoon about 2 tablespoons onto each piece of toast. Top each with a basil leaf.

FRESH TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix all ingredients except bread and garlic cloves. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside, unrefrigerated, 3 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Toast bread on a baking sheet. Rub cut side of garlic on each slice; top with tomato mixture.

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.

FRESH ROMA TOMATO, BASIL & OREGANO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Lightly toast the bread in the oven.
• Rub one side of the toast with garlic clove.
• Drizzle a little olive oil over each slice.
• Mix tomatoes, onion, oregano, basil, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Spread mixture over each slice of toast.
• Sprinkle a little of the grated mozzarella cheese on each slice.
• Bake (not broil) in a 350 degree oven about 10 minutes, until the cheese just starts to melt, being careful not to burn the edges of the toast.
• Serve immediately.

BRUSCHETTA WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• Add the pepper strips and sauté until lightly browned at the edges and beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium low, stir in the minced garlic, cover and continue cooking until soft, about 8 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste; remove from heat and stir in the vinegar.
• Grill the bread over a medium heat, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place the toast slices on a large platter, rub the peeled garlic over the tops, and brush with the remaining olive oil.
• Place a few slices of mozzarella cheese on each toast. Cover with a portion of the sautéed peppers, the top with a sprinkling of basil.
• Serve immediately.

FRESH RICOTTA AND FAVA BEAN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Cook fava beans or lima beans in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 1 1/2 minutes for fava beans or about 4 minutes for lima beans. Drain. Rinse under cold water; drain well. Peel fava beans if using; set aside. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange bread pieces on baking sheet; toast in oven until light golden, about 12 minutes. Rub 1 side of each bread piece with cut side of 1 garlic half, pressing firmly to release juices into bread. Top each bread piece with 1 heaping tablespoon ricotta cheese, then fava beans, dividing equally. Place 2 bread pieces on each of 8 plates. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Garnish with sliced basil and serve.

ZESTY TOMATO BRUSCHETTA 2 WAYS: FRESH AND OVEN-ROASTED RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the crostini: Preheat the oven to 350˚F (150˚C).
• Brush olive oil on both sides of the baguette slices and arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly season with salt.
• Bake for about 15 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the crostini are light golden brown and crisp. Let cool slightly, then lightly rub the top of each crostini with the cut sides of the garlic.
• Make the oven-roasted topping: Preheat the oven to 300˚F (180˚C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Drain the canned tomatoes. Break the tomatoes open with your hands and remove the wet seeds, discarding the innards.
• Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer on the lined baking sheets. Season with the Zesty spice blend and salt, then drizzle all over with ¼ cup of olive oil. Roast the tomatoes until their juices evaporate, about 1 hour. Let the tomatoes cool.
• Move the tomatoes to a cutting board, then chop. Transfer to a medium bowl with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, the garlic, pepper, and honey. Season with salt to taste. Stir in the basil.
• Make the fresh topping: Remove the cores and seeds from the tomatoes, then dice. Transfer to a large bowl with Zesty spice blend, salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and basil and gently toss to combine.
• To assemble, spoon the tomato mixtures onto the crostini, making sure to include some liquid as well. Lightly drizzle aged balsamic and good quality olive oil on top of each bruschetta and sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Cut the baguette into 1/4-to 3/8-inch-thick slices and place on a baking sheet. Brush the bread with the olive oil and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until light brown. Peel one of the cloves of garlic and rub it over the warm bread slices.
• Cut the mozzarella into 1/4-inch cubes. Cut the tomatoes in half, remove the seeds by scraping them out of the tomato with a small tool or your finger, and dice into 1/4-inch pieces. Coarsely chop the basil. Peel and finely chop the remaining 3 cloves of garlic or pass them through a garlic press.
• Combine the mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and chopped garlic in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon some of the tomato mixture onto each piece of toasted bread and serve immediately.
• You may wonder where to find fresh mozzarella cheese. Many grocery stores now have self-serve olive bars that often include fresh mozzarella; otherwise, check the deli counter. They usually have fresh mozzarella that's quite a bit cheaper than prepackaged versions. Plus, you can get exactly the amount you need.

GARDEN-FRESH BRUSCHETTA (TASTE OF HOME)

Steps:

• Rub cut side of garlic over one side of each slice of bread.
• Place bread garlic side down on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake at 350° for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
• In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, oil, minced basil, salt and pepper.
• spoon about 2 tablespoons onto each piece of toast.
• Top each with a basil leaf.
• Top with optional Parmesan if you like as well.

CREAM CHEESE AND PESTO BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• 1. Wash and cut each tomato into quarters. Place in a pan with a tiny drizzle of olive oil. Allow to cook covered on medium heat for 1 min. Turn the tomatoes and cook for 1 min on each side. Drizzle more oil if you find it necessary. Cook until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't over cook them. Once ready, set aside.
• 2. Toast the bread in toaster or oven if you are making more than two people.
• 3. Spread the creme cheese equally between the slices.
• 4. Add a layer of pesto sauce over the creme cheese topped by 2 pieces of tomatoes.
• 5. Garnish with some freshly chopped basil leaves or some basil flowers, some toasted pine nuts or simply some toasted sunflower seeds. Enjoy

BRUSCHETTA WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven on BROIL.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sugar; cook 15-20 minutes or until very soft and golden brown; stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Cool mixture slightly then stir in the fresh basil.
• Cut baguette into 1/2" slices. Place bread slices on a baking sheet.
• Broil the bread for 2 minutes or until toasted. Watch oven carefully!
• Divide and spread caramelized onion mixture over each bread slice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with fresh cracked black pepper.
• Return to oven and broil for 1 minute or until cheese melts.
• Garnish each slice with 1 or 2 fresh basil leaves if desired.

FRESH & SIMPLE BRUSCHETTA SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Put tomatoes in a bowl with the garlic, basil and olive oil - season with salt & pepper.
• Drain pasta, add to bowl and toss well with tomato mixture.
• Serve with shredded parmesan cheese.

BRUSCHETTA SALAD WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss bread cubes with 1/4 cup of the dressing; spread into 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake 8 to 12 min. or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, mix tomatoes, onions and remaining 1/2 cup dressing in large bowl. Add greens, cheese and basil; toss lightly.
• Add toasted bread cubes just before serving; mix lightly.

BRUSCHETTA WITH TOMATOES, BEANS AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all the topping ingredients, including pepper to taste. Toss well, cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours or for up to 2 days to allow the flavors to blend. FOR THE BRUSCHETTA: Preheat a broiler or prepare a fire in a charcoal grill. Arrange the bread slices on a rack on a broiler pan or on a grill rack and broil or grill for 2 minutes. Turn the bread slices over and continue to cook until golden, 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat, rub a cut side of the garlic clove over one side of each warm bread slice and then brush with 1/2 teaspoon of the olive oil. Mound an equal amount of the topping on the garlic-rubbed side of each bread slice. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately Get Cooking: http://www.cooking.com/recipes-and-more/recipes/Bruschetta-with-Tomatoes-Beans-and-Fresh-Herbs-recipe-79.aspx#ixzz2WTaAvEqp

FRESH MOZZARELLA PESTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil. Set aside.
• Place ciabatta rolls on a baking sheet with cut sides facing up. Brush with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with 1/4 cup asiago cheese, and broil 2 minutes, or until golden.
• Spread each roll half with 1 tablespoon pesto, and top with 4 slices of fresh mozzarella. Divide tomatoes evenly over mozzarella, and top with remaining asiago cheese. Serve.

BRUSCHETTA WITH WHITE BEANS, TOMATOES, AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• For the topping, combine all of the topping ingredients in a small bowl, with salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix very well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the tastes to blend together.
• For the bruschetta, toast or broil the bread slices so that both sides are golden brown.
• Cut the garlic in half and rub generously over one side of each slice.
• Brush the olive oil over each side as well.
• To serve, top the bruschetta with the bean and herb mixture while the bread is still hot, if possible.

GRILLED CHICKEN W/FRESH BRUSCHETTA &GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Marinate chicken breasts in itallian dressing for 2 to 3 hours. While chicken is marinating, prepare fresh bruschetta in a medium glass bowl by combining extra virgin olive oil with next 5 ingredients. Mix bruschetta well, cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Prepare grill. Remove goat cheese from refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature to soften. Grill the marinated chicken breats over medium-high heat, turning 1/2 way through. Remove from grill, spread each breast with about 1 oz of goat cheese and top with heaping scoops of fresh bruschetta. Serve with fresh grilled aspargus and garlic bread.