Tomato Toast

Vibrant Tomato Toast with sweet, juicy tomatoes, garlic, creamy ricotta and fresh basil, all layered on a crusty slice of toasted bread. It’s so delicious and savory with hints of sweetness. Serve for breakfast, brunch, as an appetizer or light lunch for the perfect way to use up summer produce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, brunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bruschetta, how to use garden tomatoes, ricotta toast, tomato recipes, Tomato Toast

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

4 slices artisan bread, or other crusty bread
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
2 cloves garlic
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, or sliced heirloom tomatoes
salt and pepper, to taste
1-2 tablespoons fresh basil, sliced thin

Instructions

Brush the slices of bread generously with olive oil. You can toast them in an air fryer at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-4 minutes, in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, or in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes. Flip the bread halfway through, regardless of the toasting method. Remove to a plate or cooling rack once toasted to your preference.
Remove the skin from 1-2 cloves of garlic and then, while the toast is still warm, rub the cloves over the surface of each slice of toast. The more you rub the garlic, the stronger and sharper the garlic flavor will be.
Once the toast has cooled, spread a generous amount of ricotta on each slice. Top with your tomatoes, a light drizzle of olive oil, a few cracks of flakey salt and pepper, and some of the basil.
Cut each piece of toast in half, if desired, and enjoy immediately.

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