Bruschetta Crostini
A fresh Italian appetizer full of classic flavors and served in an adorable bitesized way.
Ingredients
- a small loaf of crusty Italian bread
- 6-7 ripe roma tomatoes, diced small
- 8 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 of a small red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- a pinch of salt and black pepper
- parmesan, finely shredded
- balsamic vinegar glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees
- Combine the diced roma tomatoes, red onion, basil and finely minced garlic in a large bowl
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the mixture and add a pinch of salt and pepper
- Toss everything until fully combined and then taste to see if more salt and/or black pepper is necessary
- Slice your italian bread into 1/2 inch slices and place them onto parchment lined baking sheets
- Lightly brush each slice with olive oil and top with bruschetta
- Sprinkle finely shredded parmesan over each piece
- Bake in a 425 degree oven until the parmesan melts and the bread is crispy
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar
- Serve hot or at room temperature