Best Southwestern Bruschetta Recipes

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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.

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Provided by Galley Wench

Categories Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 roma tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced in half
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons seeded and finely diced jalapenos
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
8 -10 slices French bread, cut about 1 inch thick (aprox. 3 inch round)
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Mix chopped garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
Slowly stir in oil.
Add chopped tomatoes and jalapenos and allow to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Meanwhile place the bread rounds on cookie sheet and lightly toast under broiler.
When the bread is toasted rub tops of toast with whole garlic pieces.
Top bread with tomato mixture.
Sprinkle on a little cheese and if desired, pop into warm oven to melt cheese.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.5, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 530.3, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 6.9