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This is a great garlicky bruschetta recipe. Serve it on slices of French bread. It’s a wonderful accompaniment to tomato pastas.
Ingredients
- 2 tomatoes, cubed
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- seasoning salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, mix tomatoes, dried basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, seasoning salt and ground black pepper. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 47 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol2mg | 1% |
| Sodium40mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars1g | |
| Protein1g | |
| Vitamin C4mg | 20% |
| Calcium34mg | 3% |
| Iron0mg | 1% |
| Potassium82mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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This was the hit of the Labor Day Party! Easy to make and taste great!
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I added chopped onion. this recipe is so easy and most ingrediants are on hand.
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Easy and tasty… I added a splash of balsamic vinegar to jazz it up.
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Really fabulous. I added chopped fresh basil for color and flavor. Slice a flat focaccia into long strips, brush with olive oil, bake until they’re crispy, and top with this yummy bruschetta. A great appetizer!
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Yum! I tested out this recipe before my christmas party, and it tasted GREAT! i cant wait to serve it on christmas, it’s sure to put a smile on everyone’s face!
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This is a fantastic recipe! Very easy to make and makes for a fabulous flavor bruschetta. Thanks!!
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I added a tablespoon of chopped onions and substituted Italian dressing for the olive oil. It turned out just like the bruschetta at my favorite restaurant. Great recipe. 🙂
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Excellent! My husband comes from an Italian family and thinks it is very authentic and old world.
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I made this recipe and it was a huge hit with my family. It was very simple to make. I used about 6-8 plum tomatoes instead of 2 regular tomatoes. I also used 2 cloves of garlic. It made it little over a cup and a half or so and it was gone so quick I couldn’t believe it. I served it on slices of a french baugette. I will have to double or even triple the recipe next time. I really think that the cheese put this recipe over the top. I will definately be making this recipe again and again.
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Although this was incredibly quick and easy, it think it would be much better if prepared with fresh basil rather than dried.
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This was a fantastic recipe! I ran out of parmesan so I ended up adding it about an hour before serving. It was still fabulous, I also added more garlic! I love garlic! =)
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It had a good taste, but I added a dash of apple cider vinegar to give it an extra little kick. Very tasty and easy to make.
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Excellent. Used fresh basil & added some kalamata olives. Only let it sit for 2 hours & that seemed fine.
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I took this to a women’s meeting at my church. Everyone loved it, not a drop was left! i did add a couple of extra garlic cloves. I definately will be making this a lot!! thanks, lisa k
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This one didn’t stay very long in my house. No one could get enough of it.
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This is great. I doubled the recipe and added two more tomatoes. I let it sit overnight, but kept tasting it throughout the night and i ended up eating half a loaf of sliced french bread. I served this over sliced french bread brushed with olive oil and toasted in the oven, then added the bruschetta. Recommend using the bread that needs to be finished baking for 10 minutes after being bought from store. If you don’t like tomatoes you probably won’t like this.
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Great recipe, but preferred leaving out the parmesan, it made it look funny. I melted a little on top instead, YUM! Excellent for garlic lovers.
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I woke up this morning in the mood for bruschetta for breakfast (don’t ask) so letting it sit for 8+ hours wasn’t an option. I halved the recipie (except for the garlic – I just used a small clove) and broiled it in the oven on whole wheat toast (it made 4 slices) – it came out PERFECT and tasted so wonderful even without the time for the flavours to blend better. Definitely a keeper, I can’t wait to try it the ‘real’ way!
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This is a delicious recipe. My guests ate so much we hardly had room left for dessert! A couple splashes of balsamic vinegar made it extra delicious. Also used freshly grated parmesan. Wonderful!
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Very easy and very good. I will probably
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I’m not a huge tomato fan but I do like bruschetta and this was good! We made this for a bridal shower and it was very well received. We doubled the recipe, added some extra garlic and let it sit for about 16 hours. The flavors melded nicely and tasted great served over toasted baguette slices. This was a big hit with our tomato lovers! I’ll definitely be making this one again!
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Terrific appetizer. Everyone loved it. Great for parties
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The only reason I gave this a low “kid friendly” rating is that my kid rarely likes anything! My husband and I own an Italian restaurant and this is now on our Saturday night menu! We always make extra for the waitstaff. Once they taste it they can REALLY sell it. It really is the BEST.
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This is delicious & tastes better the longer you let it sit in the fridge. I tasted it, & although it was very delicious, wanted to add my own special “touch” to it. So I added a splash of Balsamic Vinegar, some red pepper flakes, salt, & freshly ground black pepper. We used fresh basil, & may consider adding some onion next time. This is a great basic recipe that you can customize to your desire. You can add fresh herbs (oregano, parsley, rosemary, etc.), different cheeses (Romano, Asiago), etc. Have fun with it. Enjoy on a crusty baguette.
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My husband and I love brushcetta and I have tried a couple of recipes before, but there wasn’t one that we could both agree that we liked. Well…this one did it! We both loved it. I left out the cheese and just put it on top before I tossed it in the oven, and I took the suggestion from other cooks to add a splash of balsamic vinegar. Thank you for sharing this fantastic recipe!
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a very yummy recipe. i made it for my boyfriend and i and i’m not surprised that we managed to devour a whole french stick topped with this delicious bruschetta mix. i added onions to mine and it was fantastic.
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This recipe is great. Its my first time making bruschetta and second time eating it! I made a few little changes though. I spread a thin layer of butter over the sliced bread (on the side where you put the toppings) and baked in preheated oven for 5 mins to make the baguette crust crispy. Then i applied the chilled mixing. I did not add the cheese bcos i dont like the taste of it and my boyfriend of italian heritage thought it was brilliant. Give it a thumbs up!!
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I used this recipe as a guideline and used fresh herbs; chives, sage and parsley. My husband was skeptical at first but truly loved it. I de-seeded the tomatoes and it turned out great. It might be good with plum tomato…I think fresh herbs are the way to go. Thanks!
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I’d use this recipe again except next time I won’t add the grated parmesan. It didn’t look appetizing. I’ll use shaved parmesan cheese on top before broiling.
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This bruschetta is dangerous! I have to force myself to share or else nobody will get any. We entertain quite a bit, and this has become a standing requirement by our guests. It’s easy, it’s fresh and it’s a relatively healthy way to snack. UPDATE: I’ve been making this for a few years now and here are my recommendations…only use roma tomatoes, the flavor is always good; use fresh basil and use 3 times the amount of dried called for in the recipe, it makes a great difference! Also, if possible, use fresh grated parmesan, it also makes a difference. I still do the recipe exactly if I don’t have the fresh counterparts, but using the fresh makes a great recipe even better!
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I adore bruschetta, but my husband had never tried it. I made this for Valentine’s Day, and he could not eat enough!! He had me make it again the next day!! Thank you!!!
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Loved this recipe – very, very garlicky. I think the trick is to use fresh herbs – it makes the flavor much stronger. My guests ate every last bite!
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A++++ I served this at a bday party, gone immedietly. I made it the night before, so a few min. before people arrived toasted the bread. So EASY & FAST!!
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We just returned from a three year tour in Germany, and boy do we miss the Italian restaurants!! This bruschetta is the REAL thing!! Absolutly use fresh herbs and onions – I really made my husband happy tonight!!
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Yep, it is the best. Very classic bruschetta recipe!
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Recipe is oily and the cheese is too much for the amount of tomatoes used. I suggest adding the ingredients in partial amounts so as to find a consistency that mets your tastes.
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Between my husband and my two guests, this appetizer did not last long! Next time I will double the recipe. I followed the advice of another reviewer and added shaved peelings of parmesan cheese to the top and it definitely made it prettier.
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This recipe is fabulous! Like some of the others, I added a bit of balsamic vinegar and I used fresh basil. Enjoy!
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I used this mixture over chicken & pasta, yum!
I did marinate all the ingredients over night to give it more flavor.
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This was definitely a hit at my housewarming party. Next time I’ll have to make more because it didn’t last for the evening crowd. Even the kids ate it and they are very picky. Thanks Azriel for a great recipe.
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Great recipe! I doubled the recipe and used 3 garlic cloves. Served it over crostini (french baguette sliced very thin, spread with a mixture of softened butter and minced garlic, topped with some freshly grated parmesan and baked in the oven till toasted). I thought for sure it would need vinegar since I like the taste of it but it didn’t at all. I also used fresh basil, much better in my opinion! It was excellent!
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Very quick & easy! I put it on thin slices of a baggette that are lightly toasted, then brown for a minute in the broiler.
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Deeeelish!
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Very good! I made it for an appetizer party and it went fast. I spread this over garlic and mozzarella bread and put it in the oven for about 5 minutes.
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I used roma tomatoes and fresh basil, as I don’t think dried would have been as appetizing. I didn’t add the parmesan until right before cooking. I did add a splash of balsamic vinegar which seemed to enhance the flavors. Excellent recipe! My husband and I ate this all up in one sitting!!
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It was definitely missing something, so I did what someone else suggested and added maybe a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, and I used fresh basil, instead of dried. I also added some freshly diced onion for a little kick, and it was perfect. Also, I would let it set out for a bit after refrigeration, and serve it on garlic bread… wonderful!
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Very easy and very good. I allowed the mixture to sit for an hour before baking it – the eight hour marinade isn’t necessary.
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Excellent and Easy. This is the first time I’ve made bruschetta and it was great! Just like the restaurants.
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It’s not called the best ever for nothing. This is a delicious and easy alternative to a recipe I often make called tomato basil squares. Very good and classy appetizer
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Fantastic!! Restaurant quality! I should have doubled the recipe. I followed other reviewers’ suggestions and added balsamic vinagar. I put the ingrediants on freshly made italian herb bread and toasted it in the oven at 350 degrees for maybe fifteen minutes. I’ll definitely be making this again.
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I made this recipe for my boyfriend (now my fiance!) on our one year anniversary and we both loved it. I was licking the bowl before he arrived for dinner!
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I thought it was excellent, everybody loved it
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I made these for Thanksgiving appetizer on toasted sourdough bread. They were devoured and I received a lot of compliments on them.
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I also added chopped onion and replaced the dried basil with fresh basil. I served it cold on french baguette slices, and it was very good!
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Excellent!
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Absolutely delicious!! Added fresh basil and an onion. Used it as a topping for garlic bread.
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Party guests devoured this one. Easy yet impressive!
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Definently a great bruschetta recipe! I think next time I try I will follow previous reviewers suggestions and add a little more onion (I only added a tiny bit) and a splash of balsamic vinegar to give it a little more flavor. I toasted the baguette at 350 for about 5 min. and then topped it with the mixture and stuck it back in there for about 3 more min. Excellent!
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This was good. The addition of the vinegar as suggested by others was a good choice. I did choose to marinate mine overnight and it was excellent. Good stuff.
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I looooooove Bruschetta and this is the best I’ve tasted!
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This recipe is awesome! I too used fresh basil and I also used Maui Onions (Sweet!) instead. I opted not to use balsamic vinegar like many other users. I did however add capers. It added that extra vinegar & flavor. Excellent!
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This is very good and easy to make. I didn’t have any fresh herbs so I used Italian seasoning instead. I also used garlic powder, added some red onions, green onions, and parsley. Very yummy! I will definitely have this on my party menu. Thanks.
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Sorry — despite the hype, we found it average, at best
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I have been trying to find a recipe for bruschetta that would match the bruschetta I have at my favorite recipe. This one comes amazingly close! I tested a little before my dinner party to make sure it’s okay and now I want to eat it all before the party!
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YUM. I made this last night for my in-laws and they both commented (to each other) that it was very good, I’m not sure if they realized that I made it (see my mom-in-law is very, well say, “stuffy”). Reguardless, it went over well, I used roma tomatoes and added a little onion powder. I served it on french bread (from this site) and I really liked it as well. Thanks Azriel!
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My boyfriend made this all by himself and it turned out great! Served it with lasagna.
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I used this recipe for a bridal shower. Everyone raved about this recipe. Excellent!
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Made this once for company and once for my son’s birthday party. Went over well both times. I add a little more garlic and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Delicious.
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Absolutely delicious–the best I’ve ever had. I served it over toasted french bread! Definitely a keeper.
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Very flavorful. Reminds me of bruschetta I get from one of my local restaurants.
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It was made much better by using fresh basil and adding Balsamic and onions like many others have suggested. Next time, I might try green onions. I also cut out the parmesan and sprinkled a little mozarella on top – I loved it that way.
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MY WHOLE FAMILY REALLY ENJOYED THIS RECIPE IT WAS VERY GOOD.
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This was a very easy and delicious recipe!! I added chopped onion to it and it was great. Instead of parmesan cheese, I’ve used mozzerella and it turned out great too. Highly recommend!
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Excellent and very simple. I used a healthy splash of balsamic and fresh basil, to me there just was no other way. I also put shredded parmesan on top and put the bruschetta topped toast points back in the oven for a few so it would melt. Lovely, my guests loved it.
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Excellent! I have made this twice. The second time I omitted the garlic as I found it overpowering. Instead I toasted garlic butter on french bread, then broiled with shredded mozzerella on top. The parmesan cheese is a must as is the chopped onion and balsamic vinegar. Will definately make this again and again.
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I put in a 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil instead of dried. Makes it taste very fresh.
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This was the only recipe out of the 12 appetizers at my sons Baptism celebration that we had to throw out leftovers. I will have to try it again and see what went wrong…………..
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Best I have ever eaten ! I used fresh basil. Added a little balsamic vinegar. Then topped with little grated mozzarella cheese and put back in oven to melt. Truley awsome.
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My family loved this recipe, if they only knew how easy this was to make. I think next time I will add some chopped onions.
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HUGE hit, thanks!!!
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This is the yummiest Brushetta!! I play around with the garlic amount each time, but no matter what, it always come out good!! Definitely let it sit over night, that way the flavors are even better!!
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This was pretty good… Not the best ever, but pretty good. I added some red onion to bring a little more flavor to it, but it was really just a basic bruschetta. Might make again.
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Excellent!! This was quick and easy, the ingredients are always on hand, and it tastes great.
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This was great!! My boyfriend wanted it everyday for two weeks! I usually serve it on toasted slices of french bread brushed with olive. Then I top with the brushetta mixture and some feta cheese. Yum!
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I’ve made it a few times now and always get compliments.
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Excellent brushetta. Didn’t have fresh basil but will use it next time. I assume the olive oil “divided” means using the second 2 Tbsp. for brushing on the slices of bread before browning them. Definate keeper, Thanks Loll
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This tasted ok, but way too cheesey in my opinion. I guess I’ve learned that I prefer my Brushetta more natural.
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Made this for a romantic dinner with my boyfriend he really loved it as did I. Refrigerated during the day and it was still crunchy. Served it on lightly toasted Italian garlic bread. Can’t wait to make it again.
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This is a good typical bruschetta. I like diced canned tomatoes seasoned with garlic or basil. to that I add fresh plum tomatoes. Also, I like extra parmesean cheese on top.
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This recipe was the average Brushetta recipe, but as every Brushetta, very tasty. To make this the best Brushetta ever, I spread my toasted french bread slices with prepared Pesto. This truly does really make the Brushetta even better.
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I substituted several smaller Roma’s instead of 2 large tomatoes. I agree with the other reviewer who said this was too cheesy. This was still good though and the benefit is that unlike some other Bruschetta recipes there aren’t a ton of ingredients.
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This was a total hit at my girls party this weekend! I used all fresh ingredients and added some chopped cilantro and some chopped purple onion. I used shredded parmesan which made the consistency really good! I minced the garlic up really good to make it a paste before I added it then I let it sit overnight like the recipe said. I piled it on bite site bagette slices and broiled until the edges of the bread were toasted instead of just serving cold. My friends couldn’t get enough!
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I found that this recipe was improved by using fresh basil, adding about 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, and leaving it at room temperature for an hour or so before serving. Also, it does not alter the balance of flavors dramatically to lower the olive oil amount by half and/or add more tomatoes. (I think they are better if chopped fairly small) In a pinch, a mixture of roma and grape tomatoes is good. Also, I have served this without the cheese and it still is a greatly appreciated appetizer.
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I made this bruschetta recipe yesterday and served it tonite along with an excellent focaccia bread I also found from this site. My husband remarked “good stuff” and the next thing you know he’s bypassed the bread part and spooning the bruschetta straight from the serving bowl into his mouth. Good thing we didn’t have company….
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I was very excited to try this one. I wasn’t that impressed. I refrigerated overnight, the oil seemed to separate too much for the rest of the ingredients. It wasn’t a hit at our dinner party.
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To die for!! I used 1 1/2 Tbl. fresh basil instead of dried basil, and didn’t chill in the refrigerator. I used 1/4 tsp. seasoning salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Just spread the mixture on French bread slices, and broil. Thanks for the recipe!
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At first I think it intimidated guests at my Valentines Day party, but once they tried it, they loved it. I even sent the recipe home with some. Since tomatoes are really out of season for MN in February, I bought seasoned canned tomatoes and used the other recommendations and added onion and balsmic vinegar. It turned out really good!
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Liked this a great deal. I didn’t wait for the flavors to meld together overnight and simply tossed them together and served on toasted French baquette slices. I used grape tomatoes because that is all that I had so the flavor may have been sweeter than intended by the recipe’s author. I also didn’t add any seasoning salt because my grated parmesan was very salty. This was quick and easy and is definitely a keeper. I am planning on serving this at a party this weekend. THANKS!
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Great, EASY, recipe. I’ve made it twice and it has been a big hit each time. I used canned petite diced tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes due to laziness.
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Excellent appetizer. Easy, quick and absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing.
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