Description
This Roasted Tomato and Garlic Bruschetta Bites recipe offers a delicious, easy-to-make Italian appetizer featuring caramelized cherry tomatoes, fragrant roasted garlic, fresh basil, and optional Parmesan cheese served on crispy toasted baguette slices. Perfect as a light snack or party starter, this dish combines robust flavors with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Mixture
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Bread and Toppings
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for brushing bread)
- 1/4 cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for roasting and toasting.
- Roast Tomatoes and Garlic: Arrange the halved tomatoes and whole garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tomatoes soften and caramelize and garlic turns golden and fragrant.
- Prepare Mixture: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Chop the roasted garlic cloves, then gently mix them with the roasted tomatoes in a bowl. Add balsamic vinegar and chopped fresh basil, tossing carefully to combine all flavors.
- Toast Baguette: Brush each baguette slice with 1/4 cup olive oil. Place them on a separate baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 6–8 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Assemble Bruschetta: Spoon the roasted tomato and garlic mixture generously over each toasted bread slice. Optionally, sprinkle with shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Serve the bruschetta immediately to enjoy the warm, vibrant flavors and crisp texture at their best.
Notes
- You can prepare the tomato and garlic mixture up to a few hours ahead and refrigerate. Bring it to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the Parmesan cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- This recipe works wonderfully as an appetizer for gatherings or as a light, refreshing summer snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
