Name: Tomato Bruschetta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.5 baguette; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2.5 cups tomatoes; 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves; 0.25 tsp garlic; 0.75 tsp kosher salt

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Tomato Bruschetta

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Ingredients

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Tomato Bruschetta

½ baguettesliced into 1/2 inch pieces

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilplus more for the bread

2 ½ cups tomatoescored, seeded, and diced

2 tablespoons fresh basil leavesthinly sliced

¼ tsp garlicminced

¾ tsp kosher salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, 3 tablespoons olive oil, basil, garlic and salt. Give it a good stir and let it marinate while you toast the bread. This helps the flavors meld beautifully!

Lightly brush each slice of bread with olive oil and place on a Silpat or parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake 4-7 minutes, or until golden. Allow to cool before topping with the tomato mixture (this helps pretend soggy bread too!).

Top the toasted bread slices with the tomato mixture and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Drain Tomato Juice for Crispy Bread 🍅
Dice your tomatoes and let them sit in a colander with a pinch of salt for 15-20 minutes to release excess moisture, preventing soggy bruschetta and keeping your toasted bread perfectly crispy.
Toast Bread at the Right Angle 🍞
Slice your baguette at a 45-degree angle and brush both sides lightly with extra virgin olive oil before toasting, creating maximum surface area and optimal crunch without burning.
Rub Garlic While Bread is Hot 🧄
Immediately after toasting, rub a cut garlic clove directly on the warm bread's surface—the heat releases the garlic's oils and helps it adhere, giving you more flavor than mincing.
Add Basil Just Before Serving 🌿
Tear fresh basil by hand (never cut with a knife) and add it to your topping mixture just 1-2 minutes before serving to preserve its vibrant color, aroma, and delicate flavor.
Use Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil as Binding Agent 🫒
Mix your tomato topping with a generous pour of premium extra virgin olive oil—it acts as a flavor enhancer and natural binder that helps the mixture cling to the bread without becoming wet.