BRUSCHETTA
This easy bruschetta recipe is a go-to summer appetizer that will leave everyone satisfied and coming back for more. Perfect for summer parties, weeknight dinners, or even weekend brunch!
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For tomato mixture: Heat olive oil in a small skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and saute until just starting to turn golden (don't brown it), about 1 minute.
- Pour into a large mixing bowl. Let cool while you chop the tomatoes and basil.
- Pour tomatoes into bowl with cooled oil mixture. Add parmesan, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss mixture well. Serve right away over toasted bread (spoon some of the juices along with it). Garnish with more parmesan if desired.
- To toast bread*: position oven rack a few inches below broil and preheat broiler. Align bread slices on an 18 by 13-inch baking sheet. Broil first side until golden brown, about 1 minute (don't walk away and keep and eye on them they'll brown quickly), then flip slices to opposite side and broil opposite side until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 358 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BRUSCHETTA
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
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.
RICK'S BASIC CROSTINI
Provided by Rick Tramonto
Categories Garlic Appetizer Bake Cocktail Party Vegetarian Oscars Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. On a cutting board, finely chop the garlic and sprinkle the salt over it. Keep chopping and smashing the garlic and salt together to make a paste. Use a wide-bladed knife so you can smear the paste along its flat side. You can also do this with a mortar and pestle.
- 2. In a small bowl, mix the butter, lemon juice, and garlic paste. Fold the softened butter over and onto the garlic mixture, mashing it down with the back of a spoon or spatula. Season to taste with pepper and continue folding.
- 3. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on a work surface. Scrape the butter onto the plastic and use the plastic wrap to shape butter into a log, encased in the plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to use. If not using within 3 days, you can freeze the garlic butter for up to 2 months. Let the butter soften before using.
- 4. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 5. Lay the bread on a baking sheet and brush both sides with garlic butter. Bake for 6 to 7 minutes, turning once, until golden brown but not too crispy. Let cool before using.
- Good Butter
- The difference between really good butter and all other butter lies with the butterfat content of the cream, which depends in large part on the cows and how the cream is handled before it is churned into butter. The best butter from Europe is made from raw or cultured cream and, particularly that made from raw cream, might not be imported to the United States. But never fear: At American companies such as the Vermont Butter & Cheese Company, the butter is made from high-grade cream (a high butterfat content) that is cultured and then churned. The butter is rich and flavorful and when it's salted, its salt content is significantly lower than typical salted butter. This is what I use in my crostini recipes, so depending on the salted butter you choose, you may not need to add any salt. As with all ingredients for these recipes, choose the best butter you can. It pays off in terms of taste.
RICK'S BASIC BRUSCHETTA
_**Editor's note:** The recipe and introductory text below are from Rick Tramonto's book_ [Fantastico!](http://www.ecookbooks.com/p-20589-fantastico.aspx?affiliateID=10053) This is the ultimate vehicle for any number of toppings. The quality of the bread, as well as the olive oil, makes all the difference, so make sure the crust is crisp and the middle is soft and chewy. Buy it fresh from a good bakery. This is an example of two ingredients making the difference between good and truly great. Enjoy the ride!
Provided by Rick Tramonto
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
EASY BRUSCHETTA
I always serve this as a starter at dinner parties. Everyone loves it because it is so light and tasty.
Provided by JANWEISBERGER
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine tomato, basil, and red onion in a small mixing bowl; stir well. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Place in oven, and bake until well toasted, approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove bread from oven, and transfer to a large serving platter. Let bread cool 3 to 5 minutes. Rub garlic into the top of each slice of toast; the toast should glisten with the garlic. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 186.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
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