Bruschetta with Roasted Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes
Transform your appetizer game with this irresistible Bruschetta with Roasted Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes! This easy-to-make recipe showcases golden, crispy baguette slices topped with sweet, oven-roasted cherry tomatoes infused with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. A layer of creamy, caramelized roasted garlic adds a rich depth of flavor, while fresh basil leaves provide the perfect aromatic finish. With just 10 minutes of prep and a total cooking time of 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for gatherings, weeknight dinners, or as an elevated snack. Try this vibrant take on classic Italian bruschetta and impress your guests with a perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and herby flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf baguette
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 head garlic
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and wrap it tightly in foil. Place on a separate baking sheet.
Spread the cherry tomatoes on the same sheet as the garlic. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
Place the garlic and tomatoes in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and the garlic is soft.
While the toppings are roasting, lightly brush the baguette slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toast them in the oven for 5-7 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Remove the roasted garlic from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a small bowl and mash into a paste using a fork.
In a separate bowl, combine the roasted cherry tomatoes with the balsamic vinegar.
Spread a thin layer of roasted garlic paste onto each toasted baguette slice.
Top each slice with a spoonful of the roasted cherry tomatoes.
Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1578 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.8 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3168 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.9 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1486 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
