Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini

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Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini | Three Olives Branch

Some of the best foods are those that are fresh, simple, and light.  This Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini is a perfect example of how simple flavors can pack a powerful punch.

The base of this recipe is rather simple however there is a secret ingredient that not everyone knows about: BALSAMIC!!!

Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini - fast, easy, and fresh! | Three Olives BranchBalsamic adds a little oomph that is not particularly identifiable if you are not expecting it.  It just rounds out all the perfect little flavors in this dish and will make your bruschetta a crowd favorite!

I also LOVE to add some balsamic glaze on top at the end like you see in the pictures.  SO GOOD.  Learn how to make your own balsamic glaze in just 15 minutes here.

Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini - fast, easy, and fresh! | Three Olives Branch

I love to use my chopper when I need to chop a lot of vegetables, and this is a perfect example.  The choppers can make the process so much faster and everything is a uniform cut.  Check out this spring loaded one or this motorized one that also has an immersion blender attachment and you will be saving yourself so much time in the kitchen!

This is definitely best served chilled.  The longer it sits, the salt will draw out more moisture from the tomatoes and it may get a little soupy.  I like to use that juice to help soften the hard bread so that it does not destroy my mouth.

Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini - fast, easy, and fresh! | Three Olives BranchHowever, if you find there is too much liquid, you can easily drain some.  Just keep in mind you are losing some of the balsamic flavor that has not been absorbed!  I also love to sprinkle some fresh Parmesan cheese on top.

Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini | Three Olives Branch
And if you happen to have any leftovers (doesn’t happen often, so go ahead and make a big batch just to be sure!), you can use this to top off some grilled chicken or as a pasta sauce!

Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini | Three Olives Branch

Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini

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Instructions

  • Finely dice tomatoes and place in a bowl.
  • Cut basil either into thin ribbons (chiffonade) or small dice. Add to tomatoes.
  • To the bowl, add the balsamic, 1/2 Tbsp olive oil. salt, and 1 clove minced garlic. Stir to incorporate. Cover and chill for at least one hour.
  • When ready to serve, slice the baguette into 1/2 inch coins on the bias (at an angle). Lay them out on a cookie sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil. Bake them at 300F. After 5 minutes, flip the crostini. Bake an additional 5 minutes, or until they just start to turn brown around the edges, and remove from the oven.
  • Let the bread cool slightly. Unpeel the whole garlic cloves and rub them against the toasted bread, flavoring each piece. Serve with the chilled tomato mixture.
By on February 2nd, 2016

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Kim has grown up with a passion for cooking good food! You can find her in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes, making dog treats, and eating Italian food!

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21 thoughts on “Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini”

  1. Yum! Bruschetta is one of our favorite snacks when we go out. I bet it tastes so much better made fresh at home. We are going to try growing some basil this year so we’ll have to try it out!

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  2. Oh man I’m dying over here. This looks ah-mazing! Bruschetta is one of those things I can never step away from or tell myself no to. It’s easily one of my favorite Italian dishes of all time and it’s so amazingly simple! Perfect for summer picnics, too.

    xoxo,
    Dannie
    http://www.stilefotocibo.com

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  3. I’m almost drooling on my laptop, this looks so good. Bruschetta is one of my favorite appetizers. I’ve never tried making it before, but now I MUST after seeing how good this looks. Yum!

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