Bruschetta with Fresh Basil

5 from 3 votes

Delicious and flavorful with fresh tomatoes, basil, onions and garlic! One of my most popular appetizers.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: pieces

Calories: 117Kcal

4 tomatoes Roma, ripe and coarsely chopped. In the summer I love heritage tomatoes from the garden.
¼ cup sweet onion finely chopped
¼ cup basil lightly packed and chopped
1 - 2 clove garlic finely minced
1 Tablespoon olive oil
12-15 slices baguette or French bread

Slice Baguette into 12-15 pieces, about ½ inch thick. Toast slices in a 400ºF oven for 5-7 minutes until starting to crisp and become golden.
After the tomatoes seeded and have been chopped, let them sit for about 5 minutes and drain the liquid.
In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Add parmesan if using. Stir gently to combine.
Spoon the tomato mixture onto each toasted baguette slice right before serving to prevent sogginess. Serve immediately. Garnish with additional basil if desired.

To make these extra delicious, add some homemade garlic butter on the bread.

Also delicious made with a little Feta cheese added, but this is not the traditional way this is made and served.