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    Bruschetta

    Charred country bread rubbed with garlic and piled with juicy tomatoes, basil, and olive oil — Italy’s simplest, most perfect appetizer.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 5 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 AppetizerCategory
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    Bruschetta - charred garlic bread topped with juicy tomatoes, basil and olive oil

    Bruschetta is summer on toast: charred country bread rubbed with garlic, piled high with juicy diced tomatoes, torn basil, and good olive oil. The contrast of crunchy crust, sweet tomato, and fragrant oil is simple and irresistible.

    A rustic antipasto from central Italy, bruschetta is meant to be eaten the moment it’s assembled so the bread stays crisp. Serve it at the start of a meal, or alongside a simple salad for a light lunch.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Toss the diced tomatoes with the minced garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper; let sit 15 minutes while you toast the bread.
    2. Grill or broil the bread slices until golden on both sides.
    3. Rub each warm slice with the cut side of the garlic clove.
    4. Pile the tomato mixture onto the toast, letting the juices soak into the crust.
    5. Drizzle with a little extra oil and the balsamic vinegar, if using, and serve immediately.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Assemble bruschetta right before serving so the bread stays crisp. Let the tomatoes marinate while the bread toasts — that juice is the best part.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook5 min
    Servings4
    CategoryAppetizer
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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