One of my favorite slow cooker recipes is this one because it’s easy to make and tastes amazing. Usually, we just serve it with some rice and vegetables.
| Prep Time: | 15 mins |
| Cook Time: | 5 mins |
| Additional Time: | 1 hr |
| Total Time: | 1 hr 20 mins |
| Servings: | 8 |
| Yield: | 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into small dice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 French baguette, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1 tablespoon high-quality balsamic vinegar, or to taste
Instructions
- Stir tomatoes, basil, 3 tablespoons olive oil, red onion, garlic, red wine vinegar, and pepper together in a bowl; let tomato mixture stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, then place in the refrigerator to marinate for 45 minutes.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler.
- Brush one side of each slice of bread with remaining olive oil. Place bread slices, oiled-side-up, onto a baking sheet.
- Broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes; remove from oven. Spoon tomato mixture evenly over the top of toasted bread slices; drizzle balsamic vinegar evenly over tomato mixture. Serve immediately.
Reviews
Super disappointed after doing all that work. I’ve been hungry for Bruschetta for a while since our local restaurant hasn’t put it on their menu yet this summer, I decided to make it with a bunch of locally grown tomatoes. It was ok, but pretty bland, even with some shredded permesian and salt added. It seems like something else was missing – maybe it was the difference in fresh vs. dried basil? (the store was out of fresh). This recipe make a LOT and it’s just my dh and me eating it. I need to figure out what to add so it doesn’t get wasted! P.S. I even made homemade baguette from this site.
I loved the end result, but I only gave it 4 stars because I had to add about 3/4 teaspoon of salt and some Parmesan cheese. The base recipe was a touch bland for me.
Loved it.
I followed the recipe exactly, except for drizzling the balsamic on top. It was absolutely delicious! This is my go to recipe for bruschetta, as it’s light and fresh.
Assignment.
Great recipe, but I recommend a practice run first so the second time will be perfect with the minor changes we all make. Cheese also makes a great addition if you want it a bit more salty, but adding cheese and salt may make it too salty. Little changes is what makes food yours, but without guidance and basic directions it can be much more difficult to make a classic dish the way it’s meant to be before making the magic.
Excellent! Highly recommended.
The only I did different was To lightly toast one side and then rotated the bread and put the olive oil on the second side and toasted like the directions said.
Amazing!! So easy and delicious! Everyone loved it.
I added a little salt, but this tasted fresh and delicious!
Very simple, very good.
Delish! Just like when I was in Italy
I added fresh grated parmesan and topped it with mozzarella, then I broiled it for a few minutes. It became an instant hit with everyone. Without a doubt one of the best bruschettas I’ve had.
I made it exactly like the recipe and it came out delicious!
Amazing, easy recipe!
Did not change a thing. This was absolutely delicious as written! Go make this right now you will love. Thanks so much for a great recipe!
Instead of grilling the bread under the broiler, I grilled it lightly on the barbecue. I also drizzled balsamic reduction over the top right before serving. Delicious!!!
Made per recipie, i must say in every resturant i’ve cooked for it was baked, so after marinating in fridge was kinda bland.
Very tasty. I was out of balsamic vinegar, so I had to skip that. I added a dash of garlic powder for a little extra garlic flavor.
Such a delicious, and refreshing recipe! I found the combination of flavors spot on for me. The only change I made was served this on my own homemade basil pesto crostinis. Thank you, it’s a keeper!
I have made this and yes I would add a little salt. I found this to be the best recipe. I did sprinkle a little parm cheese after I put it on the bread.