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If you want that perfect appetizer that uses fresh and tasty ingredients then you need to whip up some of this Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini! The perfect summer treat.
I love a good appetizer, that can really make a meal in my personal preference. They are something that I love to make and love to eat and could eat just a variety of appetizers if I could.
This Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini is super fresh, light, and “fancy” as I have had people call it. It really isn’t that fancy because it is so easy to put together.
This is one of my favorite recipes to serve during the summer months when we have guests over, everyone has loved it and we ourselves can’t get enough.
Most of the time we have to double it! But the good thing about this is that it travels well too! When I can travel with recipes that I can either serve there or put together where I’m going it’s a win.
Some of my other favorite appetizers that we have on our site include Roasted Shrimp Cocktail, BBQ Bacon Meatballs and Caprese Panzanella Salad.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- With fresh ingredients this comes out very tasty!
- You can easily double this recipe to serve more people.
- The crostini creates the best “vessel” to hold your bruschetta and also tastes amazing.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):
Heirloom tomatoes
Grape tomatoes
Basil
Garlic
Parmigiano reggiano cheese
Olive oil
Oregano
Kosher salt
Pepper
French bread loaf
Italian seasoning
HOW TO MAKE BRUSCHETTA WITH GARLIC CROSTINI:
- In a large bowl, add the diced heirloom tomatoes, grape tomatoes, basil, oregano, olive oil, garlic, and parmesan cheese, stir until combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least an hour so the flavors can combine.
- While the bruschetta is chilling, make the crostini. Turn the oven on to the low broil setting and place a rack on the highest setting in the oven.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with the Italian seasoning, set aside.
- Slice the bread on the diagonal in 1/4th inch slices. Place the slices on a sheet tray in a single layer, you may need two sheet trays for this. Brush olive oil mixture onto the sliced bread on both sides.
- Place the sheet tray under the broiler until lightly toasted, keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn. Flip and toast on the other side.
- While the toast is still warm, cut the garlic gloves in half and rub the cut side of the garlic directly onto the bread. Serve with the bruschetta.
How simple is this recipe! Honestly, this Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini really is a hit that we can not get enough of. The garlic on the crostini gives a nice extra punch of flavor.
I CAN’T FIND HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, WHAT CAN I USE?
If you can’t find heirloom tomatoes you can substitute with beefsteak tomatoes instead, we want a large tomato in this recipe alongside a smaller tomato for the texture!
DO I HAVE TO MAKE THE CROSTINI?
While this is a great way to serve you bruschetta you do not have to make it. You can use the bruschetta as a dip instead and use crackers or chips for dipping.
Although I highly recommend making the crostini as French bread is super cheap if you can’t find one or would rather not use one you have other options.
HOW TO STORE:
The bruschetta itself will last in the refrigerator covered in an airtight container for up to 2 days. The bread itself doesn’t store long so only make as much crostini as you will be serving then make more when you plan on serving more.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- You can substitute heirloom tomatoes with beef steak.
- You can substitute the fresh oregano with 1/4 tsp dried.
- This needs to set up in the refrigerator for 1 hour so the flavors can combine.
- You can absolutely double this recipe if you are serving more people!
- Regular parmesan can be used for this recipe as well.
If you want a fun, easy, fresh, and tasty appetizer recipe, then you have to make this Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini, you won’t regret it!
If you like this recipe you might also like:
- Dorito Taco Salad Recipe with Catalina
- Easy Mexican Veggie Lettuce Wraps Recipe
- How to Make Crostini
If you’ve tried this BRUSCHETTA WITH GARLIC CROSTINI let me know in the comments how it turned out! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes!
Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini
Ingredients
For the bruschetta:
- 3 large heirloom tomatoes small diced
- 1/2 pint grape tomatoes quartered
- 5 leaves fresh basil chiffonade (thinly sliced)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese freshly grated
- 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp fresh chopped oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Crostini:
- 1 each french bread loaf
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the diced heirloom tomatoes, grape tomatoes, basil, oregon, olive oil, garlic, and parmesan cheese, stir until combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least an hour so the flavors can combine.
- While the bruschetta is chilling, make the crostini. Turn the oven on to the low broil setting and place a rack on the highest setting in the oven.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with the Italian seasoning, set aside.
- Slice the bread on the diagonal in 1/4th inch slices. Place the slices on a sheet tray in a single layer, you may need two sheet trays for this. Brush olive oil mixture onto the sliced bread on both sides.
- Place the sheet tray under the broiler until lightly toasted, keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn. Flip and toast on the other side.
- While the toast is still warm, cut the garlic gloves in half and rub the cut side of the garlic directly onto the bread. Serve with the bruschetta.
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fresh, a little bit fancy and oh so yummy Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite things hop xo