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I’ve loved homegrown tomatoes since I was a kid, and this easy bruschetta recipe is one of my favorite ways to use them. The fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, and crispy toasted bread with that balsamic glaze make such a good flavor!
A Reader’s Review
This is the best bruschetta ever! So easy to make and taste delicious. I make them regularly.
Why You’ll Love Every Bite
- Fresh, simple ingredients: This classic tomato bruschetta recipe uses juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, and toasted bread.
- Perfect for homegrown tomatoes: Garden tomatoes make the bruschetta topping extra sweet, fresh, and delicious.
- Easy appetizer: It’s perfect for summer dinners, parties, holidays, or any time you need a quick one.
Bruschetta Ingredients
- Fresh Basil: Use fresh basil for this recipe, not dried.
- Balsamic Glaze: Reduced balsamic vinegar adds a nice pop of flavor to the bruschetta.
- Tomato Type: Instead of Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes work well, or use fresh ripe tomatoes from your garden.
- Bread: Use French bread, ciabatta, or sourdough in place of a baguette.
How to Make Bruschetta
Use up all your fresh tomatoes with this tried and true favorite. You could also make my favorite tomato toast! This appetizer is perfect for any occasion and pairs well with my garlic lemon chicken and asparagus pasta.
- Broil Bread: Slice a baguette and place it on a baking sheet. Brush the tops of the slices with olive oil and broil for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Make Topping: In a medium sized bowl, add Roma tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, basil, and salt and black pepper.
- Mix: Stir the mixture until well combined.
- Top & Serve: Top the bread with the bruschetta mixture and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, then serve.
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
Leftovers: If you have any leftover tomato topping, try it on top of baked or grilled chicken!
Must Have Tools for This Recipe
- Knife: Makes it easy to dice tomatoes, mince garlic, and slice basil.
- Cutting Board: Gives you a sturdy surface for cutting the tomatoes, garlic, basil, and bread.
- Pastry Brush: Helps brush the bread with olive oil.
- Baking Sheet: Perfect for toasting the bread slices.
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Classic Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- olive oil
- 5 diced Roma tomatoes
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- ¼ cup thinly sliced basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Slice 1 baguette and place it on a baking sheet. Brush the tops of the slices with olive oil and broil for 2-3 minutes, until browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine 5 diced Roma tomatoes, ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup thinly sliced basil, and salt and pepper .
- Top the bread with the mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze, and serve.
Notes
- Fridge: Bruschetta is best served the day it’s made, but the tomato mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving, then spoon it over toasted bread.
- Make Ahead: I don’t recommend making the tomato mixture more than a few hours ahead. You can slice and toast the baguette 1 day in advance, then cool completely and store it in an airtight container at room temperature
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Delicious Appetizer Recipes
Bruschetta is always fun to make and tastes delicious! Try a couple more variations of bruschetta recipes like this easy strawberry bruschetta, burrata appetizer, or creamy feta and bacon bruschetta. Here are a few other appetizers to try:
Hi Alyssa. Just love your recipes. I feel like I would make this frequently, except I find the diced tomatoes messy. I’m sloppy, as are others, with bits of tomatoes dropping off when biting in to them. Any way of incorporating some of the ingredients /toppings together, in sort of a jellied type consistency. Sort of like a spread, with just a bit of chunkiness. Love it, just cringe when I see a tomato land on my nearly white carpet when entertaining. Thanks if you could conquer this one for me, and others.
So delicious! Thanks for the recipe. Question though, do you peel the tomatoes (as in water bath til skins slip off)? And can the tomato topping be made a day in advance or do you think it’s best made up fresh?
I love the presentation with the balsamic glaze ❤️
This is the best bruschetta ever! So easy to make and taste delicious. I make them regularly.
I have tried many of your recipes and they are GREAT!! Ease of preparation being the key.
Is the Balsalmic glaze the same mixture prepared in the bowl?
Yes, that is correct!
First time trying this and successfully achieved! I used sourdough bread as the base omg! Will use garlic bread or baguette next! I’m thinking of using over grilled chicken or salmon
Hello ! I love your recipes too! Can I use regular tomatoes? And I don’t have fresh basil can I use dried ?
Yes, regular tomatoes will work. Dried will work too it will just have a dry taste and texture.
Bruscetta recipe is great! I need a good recipe for garlic bread. I have tried so many and nothing works. Not much garlic flavor, etc. Can you help?
I’m so glad you loved it. Try The Best Homemade Garlic Bread for a flavorful garlic bread!
Love your recipes! I’ve made this over the years it’s yummy I actually use It with garlic bread it adds a lot of flavor I usually use the new york Texas garlic bread its already sliced! I will definitely use this recipe! I also add black olives. I’ve collected a lot of your recipes! Keep em coming Gf!