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This homemade Bruschetta recipe combines fresh tomatoes, basil, and tangy goat cheese atop perfectly toasted bread for an appetizer that truly embodies the Mediterranean lifestyle. Easy to make, but packed full of flavor, it’s the perfect dish to share with friends and family.
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 15 Minutes.
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
How Many Servings?
6-8 Servings
Ingredients:
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| 4 large slices of sourdough bread (or your bread of choice) | |
| 2 cloves of garlic | |
| 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling | |
| 1 lb fresh cherry tomatoes, diced into quarters | |
| 1 small onion, diced | |
| 1/2 tesaspoon kosher salt | |
| 1/4 teaspoon black pepper | |
| 1 tablespoon goat cheese | |
| Fresh basil leaves |
Preparation
1
Toast the Bread
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Slice your sourdough bread and drizzle each slice with extra virgin olive oil. Place the slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven (or on a grill) until golden and crisp.
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Slice your sourdough bread and drizzle each slice with extra virgin olive oil. Place the slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven (or on a grill) until golden and crisp.
2
Make the Tomato Topping & Finish the Bread
While the bread is toasting, dice the cherry tomatoes and small onion, and combine them in a bowl. Add the goat cheese, a pinch of salt, and a crack of black pepper. Mix gently until everything is well combined. Once your bread is golden and crisp, take it out of the oven or off the grill. While still warm, rub each slice with a peeled garlic clove—this gives it that classic bruschetta flavor. Cut the garlic-rubbed bread diagonally into 2 or 3 pieces, depending on size.
While the bread is toasting, dice the cherry tomatoes and small onion, and combine them in a bowl. Add the goat cheese, a pinch of salt, and a crack of black pepper. Mix gently until everything is well combined. Once your bread is golden and crisp, take it out of the oven or off the grill. While still warm, rub each slice with a peeled garlic clove—this gives it that classic bruschetta flavor. Cut the garlic-rubbed bread diagonally into 2 or 3 pieces, depending on size.
3
Assemble & Serve
Spoon the tomato and onion mixture over each piece of garlic-rubbed bread. Top with fresh basil leaves for that burst of Mediterranean flavor. Finish with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a small pinch of salt on each piece. Serve right away and enjoy your delicious, homemade bruschetta—a true taste of the Mediterranean lifestyle!
Spoon the tomato and onion mixture over each piece of garlic-rubbed bread. Top with fresh basil leaves for that burst of Mediterranean flavor. Finish with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a small pinch of salt on each piece. Serve right away and enjoy your delicious, homemade bruschetta—a true taste of the Mediterranean lifestyle!
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
Storage Tips:
Tomato Topping: If you have leftover tomato topping, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about 2-3 days.
Bread: Toasted bread should be consumed as soon as possible for best texture and flavor. However, if you have leftovers, store them in a bread bin or wrap them in foil and keep them at room temperature. They will usually last a day or two, but may lose their crispness.
Make-Ahead Tips:
Tomato Topping: You can prepare the tomato topping up to a day ahead. Store it in the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before serving.
Bread: You can slice the bread ahead of time, but it's best to toast it just before serving.
Remember, the key to a great bruschetta is the contrast between the crisp, warm bread and the cool, flavorful topping. Prepare as much as you can in advance, but assemble just before serving for the best taste and texture.