Bruschetta is one of the most popular appetizers in Italy. Crispy slices of bread are complemented by different products. The main thing is that their taste should be quite bright and harmonious. We tell 20 mouth-watering recipes!
1. Classic bruschetta with tomatoes and basil
A traditional option that is often found in the sunny Apennines.
You will need: 1 white loaf, 3 tbsp. olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 3 tomatoes, 30 g basil, salt, ground black pepper.
Cooking: Cut the loaf into slices and fry in a grill pan on both sides. Cool and rub with chopped garlic. Top with chopped tomatoes and basil sprigs. Salt and pepper.
2. Bruschetta with grilled vegetables and soft cheese
Vegetables can be cooked on a grill pan or grill.
You will need: 1 white bread, 1 eggplant, 1 zucchini, 1 bell pepper, 3 garlic cloves, 100 g soft cheese, 100 ml olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, 5 sprigs of basil and dill.
Cooking: Cut the bread, vegetables and fry in turn on a grill pan. Cool, rub the bread with garlic, put vegetables and cheese on top. Grind the herbs in a blender with salt and olive oil. Top the bruschetta with this sauce.
3. Bruschetta with mushrooms and tomatoes
Such an appetizer can be served on the festive table or just to please your loved ones for lunch.
You will need: 1 white loaf, 200 g champignons, 1 onion, 200 g tomatoes, 3 cloves of garlic, 5 sprigs of herbs, 50 g butter, 30 ml olive oil, ground black pepper, salt.
Cooking: Cut the mushrooms, onion and fry in butter until tender, salt and pepper. Cut the bread, fry in olive oil and rub with garlic squeezed through a press. Put mushrooms, chopped tomatoes and greens on top.
4. Bruschetta with mozzarella and tomatoes
Baking time may vary depending on the characteristics of the oven.
You will need: 1 Italian bread, 200 g tomatoes, 100 g butter, 1 tbsp. olive oil, 150 g mozzarella, 3 cloves of garlic, half a bunch of basil, ground black pepper.
Cooking: Cut the bread, grease with a thin layer of butter and put on a baking sheet. Chop the tomatoes, cheese and basil. Mix tomatoes with oil, salt and pepper. Put basil leaves, mozzarella and tomatoes on bread. Drizzle everything with olive oil and place the bruschettas in the oven for 10 minutes.
5. Italian bruschetta
A surprisingly appetizing combination of olives, tomatoes and mozzarella.
You will need: 1 loaf, 200 g tomatoes, 100 g dark olives, 3 sprigs of basil, 100 g mozzarella, 3 tbsp. olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, 0.5 tsp. Provence herbs, salt.
Cooking: Cut the loaf, fry in a grill pan on both sides and sprinkle with chopped garlic. Chop the tomatoes, olives and herbs. Mix everything, add oil, salt and Provence herbs. Grate cheese and put on bread, add vegetables on top.
6. Bruschetta with chicken pate and fried onions
Cut the onion into thick rings so that after cooking it remains juicy.
You will need: 1 loaf, 200 g chicken pate, 2 onions, 3 garlic cloves, 50 g butter, 50 ml olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, a pinch of sugar, herbs.
Cooking: Cut the bread and fry until golden brown on both sides. Cool, sprinkle with chopped garlic and spread with a generous layer of pâté.
Cut the onion into rings and fry in butter, add salt, sugar, pepper and put on a pate. Garnish the bruschetta with green sprigs.
7. Bruschetta with salmon
Salmon should be cut into very thin slices.
You will need: 1 white loaf, 80 g lightly salted salmon, 30 g salad mix, 3 tbsp. olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, 1 cucumber, salt, ground black pepper.
Cooking: Cut the loaf, fry in a grill pan and rub with garlic. Cut the fish and cucumber into thin slices, put on bread. Salt and pepper the salad mix, drizzle with olive oil and add to the bruschetta.
8. Bruschetta with herring
Use boneless loin.
You will need: 1 loaf, 100 g lightly salted herring, 1 onion, 1 hot pepper, 100 g radishes, herbs, 50 g butter, 50 ml olive oil.
Cooking: Cut the bread, fry in a grill pan and brush with a thin layer of butter. Lay out pieces of herring, finely chopped radish, onion and pepper. Add greens on top.
9. Creve bruschettaweaving
If desired, shrimp can be sprinkled with soy sauce.
You will need: 1 loaf, 200 g peeled shrimp, 50 g butter, 50 ml olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, 20 g pesto, lemon wedge, 5 parsley sprigs, ground black pepper, salt.
Cooking: Sliced bread fry in olive oil and sprinkle with chopped garlic. Shrimps fry in butter, salt, pepper, sprinkle with lemon juice and put on bruschetta. Add finely chopped herbs and sauce.
10. Bruschetta with tuna
You can make this bruschetta in minutes!
You will need: 1 white bread, canned tuna, 3 tomatoes, 3 garlic cloves, 20 g arugula, 1 onion, 5 tbsp. olive oil, ground black pepper, salt.
Cooking: Cut the bread, fry in a pan and rub with chopped garlic. Finely chop the tomatoes and onion, mash the tuna with a fork. Spread the arugula on the bread, then the onions and tuna and the tomatoes.
11. Bruschetta with bacon
Use pre-cut bacon to make it easier for you.
You will need: 1 baguette, 100 g bacon, half a bunch of arugula, 80 g parmesan, 50 ml olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, ground black pepper
Cooking: Cut the baguette, brush with olive oil and bake in the oven until golden brown. Cool, rub with chopped garlic. Top with arugula and thin slices of bacon. Sprinkle with ground pepper and grated parmesan cheese.
12. Bruschetta with cream cheese and avocado
Philadelphia cheese is also great.
You will need: Half bread, 1 avocado 1 tbsp. lemon juice, 100 g cream cheese, 50 ml olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, 0.5 tsp. red pepper flakes, 0.5 tsp Provence herbs, salt.
Cooking: Cut the bread, fry in a grill pan and rub with garlic. Peel the avocado, cut it and sprinkle with lemon juice. Brush slices of bread with cream cheese and top with avocado. Sprinkle with salt and spices.
13. Bruschetta with avocado and egg
The avocado must be very ripe.
You will need: Half a loaf, 3 eggs, 1 avocado, lemon wedge, 50 ml olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, 5 dill sprigs.
Cooking: Cut the bread, brush with olive oil and bake in the oven until golden brown. Cool and rub with garlic. Soft-boil eggs. Peel and mash the avocado to a mushy state, salt, pepper and put on bruschetta. Top with half an egg, pepper flakes and herbs.
14. Bruschetta with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes
Such a treat will surprise even the most capricious guests.
You will need: 1 loaf, 200 g sun-dried tomatoes, 200 g goat cheese, 3 garlic cloves, 50 ml olive oil, ground black pepper, salt, 3 sprigs of dill.
Cooking: Cut the loaf and fry in a grill pan on both sides. Cool and rub with chopped garlic. Spread goat cheese on bread and top with tomatoes. Salt, pepper and sprinkle the bruschetta with finely chopped herbs.
15. Bruschetta with curd cheese and baked peppers
Removing the skin from an already baked pepper is very easy.
You will need: 1 loaf, 2 bell peppers, lemon wedge, 80 ml olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, salt, ground black pepper, 5 sprigs of basil.
Cooking: Sliced loaf fry until golden brown and sprinkle with chopped garlic. Pepper grease with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes in the oven at a temperature of 200 degrees. Cool, peel, finely chop, salt and pepper. Smear the bread with cheese, lay out the pepper and sprinkle with lemon juice. Sprinkle chopped herbs on top.
16. Bruschetta with turkey, pesto and olives
To keep the turkey juicy, do not remove it from the water until it has completely cooled.
You will need: 1 white baguette, 300 g boiled turkey, 2 garlic cloves, 50 g pesto, 3 tbsp. olive oil, a handful of dark olives, 5 sprigs of basil.
Cooking: Cut the baguette, fry in olive oil with garlic. Cool, brush with pesto, top with turkey slices, 1 olive and basil sprig.
17. Bruschetta with turkey and pumpkin puree
Delicious, fast and healthy!
You will need: Half a baguette, 100 g of cheese, 200 g of pumpkin, 200 g of boiled turkey fillet, a slice of lemon, ground black pepper, salt, 50 ml of olive oil, 20 g of arugula.
Cooking: Cut the baguette, brush with olive oil and fry in a pan until golden brown. Bake pumpkin in the oven, mash in ilkoy, salt and pepper. Cut the turkey, sprinkle with lemon juice and salt. Spread pumpkin puree on bread, put arugula, turkey and cheese.
18. Bruschetta with olives and blue cheese
You can make a mix of dark and green olives.
You will need: 1 baguette, 200 g pitted olives, 100 g blue cheese, 2 garlic cloves, 50 ml olive oil, ground black pepper, salt.
Cooking: Cut the baguette, brush with olive oil and fry in a grill pan. Grind the olives in a blender with a spoonful of oil, salt and pepper. Cut the cheese into small pieces. Sodium bread with garlic squeezed through a press. Top with olive paste and sprinkle with cheese.
19. Bruschetta with cottage cheese and strawberries
Bread soaks quickly, so cook bruschetta right before serving.
You will need: 1 baguette, 200 g strawberries, 3 sprigs of mint, 100 g curd cheese, 3 tbsp. olive oil.
Cooking: Cut the baguette, drizzle with olive oil and fry until golden brown. Cool, spread with curd cheese, top with strawberry slices and mint sprigs.
20. Bruschetta with figs and jamon
Very beautiful and appetizing bruschetta on the festive table.
You will need: 1 ciabatta, 100 g soft cheese, 100 g figs, 30 g jamon, a couple of sprigs of cilantro, 1 tbsp. teriyaki sauce, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp. olive oil.
Cooking: Cut the ciabatta, fry in a grill pan and rub with chopped garlic. Spread a thin layer of cheese, lay out jamon, pieces of figs and finely chopped greens.