Garlic Bread Bruschetta 🍅🍞

Welcome back, food lovers! Today, I have a simple yet delicious recipe that combines the classic flavors of garlic bread and bruschetta. This Garlic Bread Bruschetta is perfect for a quick appetizer, a light lunch, or even a tasty snack. Let’s dive into the recipe!

Ingredients

For the Toasted Garlic Bread:

• 8 slices Italian bread, 1/2-inch thick 🍞
• 1/4 cup olive oil 🫒
• 1 clove garlic, cut in half 🧄

For the Salad:

• 2 cups fresh grape or cherry tomatoes, diced (or 3 to 4 Roma tomatoes, diced) 🍅
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 🧀
• 1/4 cup fresh basil ribbons (stack several basil leaves one on top of the other, roll them up tightly, and then slice into thin ribbons) 🌿
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste 🧂
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 🧉
• Balsamic glaze, optional, for topping 🍇

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 400˚F (200˚C). 🔥

2️⃣ Prepare Baking Sheet:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. 📃

3️⃣ Brush Bread:

Using a pastry brush, brush each slice of bread with olive oil and transfer them to the baking sheet, oiled-side down. 🖌️

4️⃣ Toast Bread:

Toast the bread in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Keep an eye on the bread to make sure it doesn’t burn. ⏳

5️⃣ Garlic Rub:

Remove from the oven; carefully flip over the bread slices, and rub the cut side of the garlic clove over each piece of toasted bread. Set aside. 🧄

6️⃣ Prepare Salad:

Transfer the diced tomatoes to a mixing bowl. Stir in the cheese, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. 🍅🧀🌿

7️⃣ Combine Ingredients:

Add olive oil and balsamic vinegar; mix until thoroughly combined. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary. 🫒🧉

8️⃣ Assemble Bruschetta:

Divide the salad mixture over the toasted bread slices, add just a drizzle of balsamic glaze over the top, and serve! 🍞🍅

Enjoy your Garlic Bread Bruschetta! 🌟

Nutrition & Serving

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 4 servings

This Garlic Bread Bruschetta is not only quick and easy to make, but it’s also bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. The combination of the toasted garlic bread with the tangy tomato salad and the hint of balsamic glaze makes it an irresistible dish. Perfect for any occasion, this bruschetta is sure to impress your family and friends.

Feel free to leave a comment below and let me know how your bruschetta turned out. Happy cooking!

Garlic Bread Bruschetta 🍅🍞

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 25 min
• Yield: 4 1x

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Ingredients

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For the Toasted Garlic Bread:
8 slices Italian bread, 1/2-inch thick 🍞
1/4 cup olive oil 🫒
1 clove garlic, cut in half 🧄
For the Salad:
2 cups fresh grape or cherry tomatoes, diced (or 3 to 4 Roma tomatoes, diced) 🍅
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 🧀
1/4 cup fresh basil ribbons (stack several basil leaves one on top of the other, roll them up tightly, and then slice into thin ribbons) 🌿
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste 🧂
1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 🧉
Balsamic glaze, optional, for topping 🍇

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Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C). 🔥

2️⃣ Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. 📃

3️⃣ Brush Bread: Using a pastry brush, brush each slice of bread with olive oil and transfer them to the baking sheet, oiled-side down. 🖌️

4️⃣ Toast Bread: Toast the bread in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Keep an eye on the bread so it doesn’t burn. ⏳

5️⃣ Garlic Rub: Remove from oven; carefully flip over the bread slices, and rub the cut side of the garlic cloves over each piece of toasted bread. Set aside. 🧄

6️⃣ Prepare Salad: Transfer the diced tomatoes to a mixing bowl. Stir in the cheese, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. 🍅🧀🌿

7️⃣ Combine Ingredients: Add olive oil and balsamic vinegar; mix until thoroughly combined. Taste the salad and adjust accordingly. 🫒🧉

8️⃣ Assemble Bruschetta: Divide up the salad over the toasted bread slices, add just a drizzle of balsamic glaze over the top, and serve! 🍞🍅

Enjoy your Garlic Bread Bruschetta! 🌟

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 10 min