# Italian Bruschetta

An easy-to-make Italian bruschetta that is always a crowd-pleaser, perfect as an appetizer.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Tomatoes
- Fresh Basil
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Bread
- Parmesan Cheese

## Instructions

1. Dice up your tomatoes and drain off any excess juice.
2. Stack, roll, and thinly slice your fresh basil.
3. Finely mince the garlic.
4. Add some minced garlic to olive oil for brushing over the toasts later.
5. Add the rest of the garlic to your tomatoes, along with your basil, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar.
6. Mix the tomato mixture well to combine the flavors.
7. Slice the bread for your toasts.
8. Brush the sliced bread with the garlic-infused olive oil.
9. Sprinkle the tops of the bread with Parmesan cheese.
10. Bake the toasts in the oven for five to seven minutes until ready for topping.
11. Top the toasted bread with the tomato and basil mixture.
12. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.

## Equipment

- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Vegetable Chopper
- Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
- Brush

## Tips

- Do not skip the balsamic glaze for enhanced flavor.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DAfEd1Ak4/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/06002bfe-673f-49bc-98be-8b2ea7faf9a6
- Extracted: 2025-07-31

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