How to Make Bruschetta Appetizers

Bruschetta is an elegant and fuss-free appetizer that can compliment any pasta dinner. It can also double as a side dish. Read on to learn how to make Bruschetta appetizers. For this recipe, serve with a small, shallow bowl of olive oil sprinkled with capers, for dipping.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 6 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 TBSP minced fresh garlic
• 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
• 1 loaf French bread, sliced into 12 1" pieces

How to Make Bruschetta Appetizer

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice French bread.

2. 
   Roma Tomatoes for Bruschetta

   Chop tomatoes and basil.

3. In small bowl, combine olive oil, tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Let stand for 30 minutes.

4. Toast bread slices and place on baking sheet. Bake for ten minutes or until browned on both sides. Turn once.

5. Remove from oven and spoon tomato mixture over the bread. Serve immediately.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also use stoneware for baking the bread in the oven.
• Watch bread carefully so it doesn't burn.

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[seagems]

on 10/2/2009 We love brushetta. Always order when are out, but never knew how to prepare it. Great easy instructions. YUM.