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    Home » Appetizers » Bruschetta With Balsamic Glaze Recipe

    Bruschetta With Balsamic Glaze Recipe

    Published: Dec 12, 2024 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze is an easy, flavorful appetizer that comes together in minutes with just a few simple ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and basil. This quick and affordable finger food will have your guests raving, making it the perfect starter for any gathering. If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s both delicious and effortless, this bruschetta is your go-to!

    Close up of balsamic bruschetta lined up on a counter.

    Original post: November 2010 | Updated: January 2022 and December 2024

    Why This Recipe Works

    • Such an easy appetizer, made using just a few simple ingredients.
    • Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze is such a simple finger food to throw together with a huge flavor profile. 
    • Guests rave every single time I serve this easy tomato bruschetta and they have no idea that I spent mere minutes making it. 
    • Perfect starter for any gathering.
    • Such a great recipe, involving the perfect combination of ingredients, including tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar and basil.
    • If you are searching for an easy, affordable, quick appetizer to make that people will rave about, this is it!

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    Recipe Ingredients

    Tomatoes, French bread, basil and other ingredients on a white backdrop meant for making bruschetta.
    • Tomatoes – Chopped Roma tomatoes work great for this recipe, but other varieties may be used such as grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes (halved), vine-on tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, fresh garden tomatoes or plum tomatoes. As long as you have approximately 4 cups total chopped ripe tomatoes, you’re all set!
      Whichever variety of fresh tomatoes you use, be sure to chop them into small, bite-sized pieces.
    • Basil – 1/3 cup fresh basil can be replaced with up to 2 teaspoons dried basil. Fresh fragrant basil is always best!
    • Parmesan cheese – Grated and shaved Parmesan cheese can be used interchangeably.
    • Garlic – Fresh garlic can be replaced with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
    • Balsamic vinegar – Increase the amount of balsamic vinegar used for an even stronger flavor. Do not exceed 1/4 cup total.
    • Olive Oil – Use good quality extra virgin olive oil.
    • Seasonings – Salt and black pepper make a simple, delicious seasoning combo.
    • Bread – Use a sturdy bread to hold the tomato spread, such as French bread, a French baguette, rustic Italian bread, crostini or any similar variety.

    How to Make Bruschetta With Balsamic Glaze

    Step 1

    In a medium mixing bowl, toss together the chopped tomatoes, basil, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt and pepper. 

    Mixing bowl filled with chopped tomatoes, basil and parmesan cheese.

    Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Step 2

    Just before serving, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.

    Tomato spread mixture in a bowl, sitting next to a baking sheet lined with french bread slices.

    Spoon the tomato mixture over the tops. Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese over the tops.

    Bread slices on a baking sheet lined up, and a spoon dropping a tomato mixture over the top of a few of them.

    Step 3

    Bake in the preheated oven for 3-5 minutes, or until bread is lightly golden brown around the edges and the tomato mixture is warmed through.

    Recipe Notes

    • Leftovers should be stored separately, if possible. Spoon the tomato spread into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Bread should be stored separately, in a sealed bag or container at room temperature.
    • An extra little treat would be to top each toasted baguette slice with feta cheese, goat cheese or creamy burrata just before serving.
    • A pinch of salt sprinkled over the tops of the fresh homemade bruschetta before serving adds a delicious touch.
    • Set the final appetizers on a serving platter and give them a final drizzle of balsamic glaze for an impressive presentation.

    What Bread To Use For Bruschetta

    Traditional bruschetta is made with a wide, full slice of toasted rustic Italian bread. In the U.S. it is common to make it using French bread, baguette slices or any type of crusty bread.

    Top view of bruschetta lined up on a counter.

    Is Bruschetta Served Warm or Cold

    Bruschetta can be served right as you pull the bread out from the oven. The bread is best served when the slices are warm and just slightly crispy but still chewy inside. If you don’t have time to prepare the bread right as the party is starting, you can serve it at room temperature.

    How To Serve Bruschetta

    Option 1 – Toast the French bread with tomato mixture spread on top in a 400-degree oven for 3-5 minutes for a warm appetizer.

    Option 2 – Toast the bread by itself in a 400-degree oven for 3-4 minutes and then add the chilled tomato mixture to the top for a cold appetizer.

    What To Serve With Bruschetta

    Classic bruschetta is typically served as an appetizer, so serve it with other finger foods and smaller bites of food. Options include antipasto skewers, hot or cold dips served with veggies and crackers, party meatballs and cocktail wieners.

    Can You Freeze Bruschetta

    Bruschetta can be frozen, but will lose freshness if you go this route. When freezing, transfer the tomato mixture to an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 4 months. Freeze bread separately.

    Tomato mixture on top of pieces of French bread slices, sitting next to a cutting board.

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    Bruschetta With Balsamic Glaze Recipe

    Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze is an easy, flavorful appetizer that comes together in minutes with just a few simple ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and basil. This quick and affordable finger food will have your guests raving, making it the perfect starter for any gathering. If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing dish that's both delicious and effortless, this bruschetta is your go-to!
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 228kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 8 Roma tomatoes diced
    • 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped
    • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, divided
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tsp olive oil
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper
    • 8 slices French bread cut to 1-inch thickness

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, toss together tomatoes, basil, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt and pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    • Just before serving, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line bread slices on a baking sheet and spoon the tomato mixture over the tops. Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese over the tops.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 3-5 minutes, or until bread is lightly golden around the edges and the tomato mixture is warmed through.

    Notes

    • Leftovers should be stored separately, if possible. Spoon the tomato spread into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Bread should be stored separately, in a sealed bag or container at room temperature.
    • An extra little treat would be to top each toasted baguette slice with feta cheese, goat cheese or creamy burrata just before serving.
    • A pinch of salt sprinkled over the tops of the fresh homemade bruschetta before serving adds a delicious touch.
    • Set the final appetizers on a serving platter and give them a final drizzle of balsamic glaze for an impressive presentation.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 619IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. LeeAnn

      December 24, 2017 at 4:19 am

      Can this be made 24 hours in advance and chilled in the fridge? Would the tomatoes release too much water?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        December 24, 2017 at 4:24 am

        Hi LeeAnn! You can mix up the tomato mixture in advance but I wouldn’t put it on the bread slices until you’re ready to bake it. I hope this helps and ENJOY!
        Megan

        Reply
    2. Sharon

      June 21, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      I wish it wasn’t print on a grey background. White is so much easier to see actual recipe.

      Reply
    3. Megan Porta

      April 13, 2015 at 2:19 am

      I'm so glad it was a hit, Aleksandra! 🙂
      Megan

      Reply
    4. Aleksandra

      April 12, 2015 at 12:07 am

      This appetizer was a winner at my party! So easy to make and sooo delicious!

      Reply
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