Bruschetta Recipe

an Italian tradition

Bruschetta is a traditional Italian appetizer, loved by many.

A Bruschetta recipe usually consists of a few flavorful ingredients on toasted bread.

You may find that our bruschetta appetizers are mostly made with tomatoes, which isn't surprising since they are a main ingredient in Italian style food!

Italian Style Bruschetta

Prep 20 min. Total 1 hour 20 min.

Ingredients:

3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 loaf Italian or French bread, toasted

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 Tbsp. minced fresh basil

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Makes 16 servings

Directions:

Combine tomatoes, parsley, chives, garlic, basil and olive oil in a medium bowl; stir until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing flavors to set before serving.

Serve with toasted bread slices.

Bruschetta with Mushrooms

Prep 20 min. Total 50 min.

Ingredients:

1 loaf Italian or French bread, toasted

1 (8 oz.) tub sour cream

1/4 cup chopped mushrooms

1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

1 (8 oz.) pkg. ricotta cheese

1 (1.2 oz.) envelope vegetable soup mix

1 cup mozzarella cheese

May use chopped fresh basil or chives for seasoning

Makes 16 servings

Healthy substitutes: Make with low-fat mozzarella cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8x8x2-inch baking dish. Set aside.

Combine sour cream, ricotta cheese and soup mix in a medium bowl; add 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and tomatoes; stir until well blended.

Spread mixture evenly in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 30 min. or until heated through.

Serve with toasted bread slices. Top with basil or chives, if desired.