Description
This Bruschetta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Basil is ultra-cooked, ultra-crispy, toasted, sauced, dripping, and juicy. Sweet roasted tomatoes meet creamy cheese, garlic-rubbed toast, and fresh basil for the ultimate simple appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 baguette or sourdough loaf, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, whole (for rubbing toast)
- 1 cup ricotta or crumbled feta (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, add minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Roast: Roast for 20–25 minutes until tomatoes are soft, saucy, caramelized, and slightly blistered.
- Toast the Bread: Slice the baguette and brush each piece with the remaining olive oil. Toast in the oven or a skillet until ultra-crispy and golden. Rub each warm slice with the whole garlic clove.
- Add Cheese (Optional): Spread ricotta or sprinkle feta onto each toasted slice.
- Assemble: Spoon roasted tomatoes over each slice, letting the juices soak slightly into the toast. Top with torn basil leaves.
- Finish: Drizzle with balsamic glaze or vinegar. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispy bread, toast both sides. For deeper flavor, roast tomatoes an additional 5 minutes. Assemble only before serving to avoid soggy toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 4mg