Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

Name: Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

The topping for this simple Fresh Tomato Bruschetta appetizer can be put together ahead of time and refrigerated. We also love it on top of grilled chicken sandwiches, hamburgers and homemade pizza. —Samantha Cass, Swartz Creek, Michigan

Ingredients

4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup butter, softened
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients.
Spread baguette slices with butter; top each with a cheese slice. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 81 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 95mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Fresh Tomato Bruschetta in Simple & Delicious August/September 2011

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dublinlab

Sep 8, 2017

I toasted the bread in the oven, added the feta and baked it a few minutes then carried on as instructed. It was delicious. I will make this again. Janet. VFE
rllewis7

Apr 30, 2017

I used this bruschetta on top of homemade pizza. It was so fresh and light!
LeslieH

Mar 10, 2017

Really loved the flavour of this topping. Easy to make. I used small vine ripened tomatoes as that is what I had and did not deseed them. Used this when I made bruschetta topped chicken and spaghetti recipe from this site.
Toppitchlady

Jun 16, 2016

Yummy! Could eat this every day
anselr

May 15, 2016

Outstanding! Whipped it up at the last minute so served with garlic parmesan bagel chips that were on hand which was excellent, but can only imagine how yummy it would be with the mozzarella and French bread. Will definitely try that next time as well as on grilled chicken, etc. It's a keeper!
Lowcalmama

Oct 16, 2015

Excellent recipe! Lots of flavor. Made them for a bridal shower and everyone loved them! Several wanted the recipe! We love them!
fascinator

Apr 18, 2015

Very good. Didn't butter bread. Forgot to buy basil, so used pesto and added a little more Parmesan cheese to pesto, then didn't add oil.
hbaseley

Aug 9, 2014

Flavors are excellent. The recipe indicated I could make the topping ahead of time; I was worried refrigerating the tomatoes would affect the texture, but the topping was excellent and I made it several hours in advance. My mistake was broiling the brushetta 15 minutes before my guests arrived - my bread was very soft by the time we ate it. Make sure to broil, then top, just before serving. Also, my husband came home with pre-sliced mozzerella and I think they were a little too thick - the edges of my bread burned before the cheese fully melted. All of this was user error and not the recipe, and I will make again,
nramsey

Jul 31, 2014

Made this last night. Served over grilled chicken with melted mozzarella cheese on toasted hamburger buns. Yummy!
angelasandoval

Dec 9, 2013

Best bruschetta I've eaten! We thought it was a little heavy on the garlic for our tastes, but that's easily adjustable. Will be making this one regularly!