Fresh Classic Bruschetta Recipe

A quick and easy bruschetta that is loaded with fresh flavor. This is one of my favorite appetizers!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Best bread to use for bruschetta, Classic Bruschetta recipe, Easy Appetizer

Servings:

Calories: 96kcal

3 cups tomatoes diced, (I used a mix of roma and cherry tomatoes because that's what I had on hand)
2 teaspoons minced garlic I just used the kind in the jar
2 Tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
4 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves, but fresh adds a lot more flavor)
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
1 loaf baguette bread

In a large bowl, mix together tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, basil, and balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper as needed. Cover bowl, place in the fridge, and let the flavor meld together for 15-30 minutes (up to 3-4 hours - it tastes even better the longer it sits!).
Cut baguette bread into 1/2" - 3/4" slices. Top with a scoop of tomato mixture and serve.

Since the topping used for bruschetta has quite a bit of liquid, it is ideal to use a firmer loaf of bread that has a nice and crispy crust so it does not get soggy.