Description
This Easy Tomato and Bacon Bruschetta is a delightful appetizer featuring crispy toasted baguette slices topped with a fresh mixture of juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, fragrant basil, and savory crumbled bacon. Drizzled with a balsamic glaze, this flavorful bruschetta is perfect for parties, quick snacks, or as a tasty starter for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1-inch pieces
Topping
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for toasting the baguette slices.
- Prepare the Bread: Arrange the sliced baguette pieces on a baking sheet and brush each slice lightly with olive oil. Toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy, creating a perfect base for the topping.
- Make the Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine diced cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, fresh basil, crumbled cooked bacon, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to blend all flavors evenly.
- Assemble the Bruschetta: Remove the toasted bread from the oven and spoon the tomato and bacon mixture generously over each slice while the bread is still warm.
- Serve: Optionally drizzle balsamic glaze on top of each bruschetta for added tang and sweetness, then serve immediately to enjoy at peak freshness.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit bacon and substitute with sautéed mushrooms or olives.
- To make heart-shaped toasts, use a small cookie cutter before toasting the baguette slices.
- Use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Toast the bread just before assembling to maintain crispiness.
- Balsamic glaze adds a lovely touch but can be omitted if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 bruschetta pieces)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
