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Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze

Crisp toasted baguette slices piled with juicy tomatoes, torn basil and olive oil, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. A fresh, no-fuss appetizer for any party.

Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Total
23 min
Serves
8
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Cook's note

Seed the tomatoes and drain off extra juice so the toasts stay crunchy. Toast the bread ahead and assemble just before serving. Check the balsamic glaze label for added flavorings.

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with the 3 tbsp olive oil and bake for , until golden and crisp.

  2. Toss the tomatoes with the basil, extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Let sit for so the juices mingle.

  3. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted slices with a slotted spoon.

  4. Top with shaved Parmesan and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

  5. Serve right away, while the bread is still crisp.

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Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze
Step 1 of 5

Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with the 3 tbsp olive oil and bake for , until golden and crisp.

Step 2 of 5

Toss the tomatoes with the basil, extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Let sit for so the juices mingle.

Step 3 of 5

Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted slices with a slotted spoon.

Step 4 of 5

Top with shaved Parmesan and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Step 5 of 5

Serve right away, while the bread is still crisp.

All done

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