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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Comments & Reviews
Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon says
I love fresh, simple food. We all should embrace this type of cooking.
LydiaF says
Love the freshness, and your new bloggy look! wtg 🙂
Paula says
You have a new picture and design! Love it! Thaks for coming to Saturday Dishes! sharing your bruschetta on fb and twitter!
Sarah Bailey says
Oh wow that looks delicious and simple! So tempted to try it thank you 🙂
Thank you for link up with the I Love My Post Blog Hop
Sarah
Life in a Break Down
xx
Diane Balch says
This is such a celebration of fresh tomatoes. Thank you for sharing your bruschetta with us on foodie friday.
Mo at Mocadeaux says
Amazing pictures! This looks delicious! Although, as much as I love tomatoes, I might be inclined to make and eat an entire loaf of the garlic crostini, forgetting to add the bruschetta! Visiting from Show Off Weekend Blog Party
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Oh yum, looks great! Pinning this, and thanks for sharing at my link party!
Sarah says
Oh yummy! This looks so good. Thanks for sharing.
Sarah
Creative Ramblings
another jennifer says
Love bruschetta….and garlic! Pinning this for my husband. 🙂
Marie says
We love bruschetta, especially when tomatoes and basil are fresh from the garden. It’s a favorite of my youngest daughter. Visiting from All My Bloggy Friends link party.
Jennifer Ferentinos says
This looks AMAZING and I have most of the ingredients available in my garden right now. This is going on my menu for Week 1 of football! Thanks for sharing. Visiting from the Sugar Bee Crafts post party!
Amy | Club Narwhal says
Dana, I have been CRAVING bruschetta and yours looks incredible. Thanks so much–I’m totally putting this on next week’s menu!
Julia Kendrick says
Mmmmm! Mouthwatering! I wish I could reach through the screen and eat one, or two! Thanks for sharing! Pinned for later. Julia @ http://www.juliakendrick.com
Heather @ French Press says
tomatoes and bread, tow of m y favorite things 🙂 thanks for linking up to wake up wednesdays
Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says
Thanks Dana for doing the recipe swap with me! I just posted your pic and link on my FB wall 🙂
Also pinned while I was here today too!
Shauna
http://thebestblogrecipes.com/
Cindy @Hun... What's for Dinner? says
Bruschetta is one of my favourite ways to use fresh tomatoes. Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
Pary Moppins says
Love love love bruschetta! Thanks for sharing. ~ Pary Moppins
Erin @ Table for 7 says
Looks yummy! perfect for an end of the summer party 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Share Your Stuff Tuesdays!
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says
Yum! This looks delicious! Pinned 🙂
~Katie @ Upcycled Treasures
T'ONNA says
I haven’t have Bruschetta in years! Yours looks really delicious! Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!