Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

bruschetta with red and yellow tomatoes and basil with feta cheese on cutting board

5 from 9 votes

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil on toasted garlic bread is an easy appetizer recipe. Top with Gorgonzola cheese or feta for extra flavor! This savory treat makes a flavorful summer appetizer or even a light dinner.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings

Calories 259kcal

Author Dee

Cost $5

Ingredients

Bread

1 small baguette loaf sliced thin about ¼ inch
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic peeled and smashed

Topping

1 cup ripe tomatoes diced
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
¼ cup Gorgonzola cheese crumbles or feta or mozzarella
¼ cup Sliced basil for garnish

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the tomatoes, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and olive oil, set aside
In a small pot, heat the butter, olive oil and garlic until butter is melted.
Remove from heat and set aside
Preheat oven to 400°
Arrange sliced bread on a lined baking sheet, and brush slices with garlic butter mixture
Bake at 400 degrees for about 8 to 10 minutes or until brown
Top bread with tomato mixture and Gorgonzola, feta or mozzarella cheese, and garnish with basil

Notes

You can use Roma tomatoes or cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes.

You can use canned diced tomatoes, although bruschetta won't taste as fresh.

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