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simple bruschetta

(6 RATINGS)
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Clarksville, TN
Updated on May 23, 2025

The kids love this one. Quick and easy, warm and cheesy, this one is also a hit with guests. Add red pepper flakes for an extra kick.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This simple bruschetta is filled with fresh flavor, largely due in part to the fresh tomatoes, prominent fresh basil, and oregano. Red peppers, onion, and balsamic vinegar help to round out the flavors. It screams summer. Serving it on top of a baguette and melting with a little cheese makes it a tasty summer appetizer that can be prepared in a snap.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 small sweet red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano (or 2 tsp dried)
  • 1 medium loaf French bread cut into 1 inch slices
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How To Make simple bruschetta

  • Mix all ingredients except bread and cheese.
    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all ingredients except cheese and bread in a mixing bowl. Set aside and let flavors blend.
  • Toast slices of baguette.
    Step 2
    Toast bread by spreading the sliced baguette on a baking sheet. Place it in the 350 degree oven for 5 - 7 minutes or until slightly brown.
  • Mix mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
    Step 3
    Raise the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Mix mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Spoon tomato mixture onto the toasted bread.
    Step 4
    Spoon the tomato mixture onto the bread.
  • Drizzle with the juices from the bowl.
    Step 5
    Drizzle with juice (tomato, oil, vinegar) from the mixing bowl.
  • Top with the cheese.
    Step 6
    Top with cheese. Continue until all ingredients are gone.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted.
    Step 7
    Place in oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Remove and serve!
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Category: Savory Breads
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Method: Bake
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