Italian Bruschetta Recipe With Balsamic Glaze And Parmesan
Italian Bruschetta Recipe made with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil on toasted baguette slices. This easy bruschetta is full of flavor and perfect as a quick appetizer or snack for any Italian-inspired meal.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 tbsp balsamic glaze for drizzling
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, even pieces. This helps the topping sit perfectly on the baguette slices.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, basil chiffonade, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Toss everything together gently to infuse the flavors. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the toasts.
- 4
Preheat your oven’s broiler to high.
- 5
Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese.
- 6
Broil for 2–3 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted. Keep a close eye to avoid burning!
- 7
Once the toasts are ready, spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice.
- 8
For extra flair, drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.