Description
This Easy Tomato and Bacon Bruschetta is a delicious and quick appetizer featuring toasted French baguette slices topped with a flavorful mix of fresh cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil, and crispy bacon. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, it’s perfect for gatherings or a simple snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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
Optional
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for toasting the baguette slices.
- Prepare the Bread: Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Lightly brush each slice with olive oil to help them toast evenly and achieve a golden, crispy texture. Place the baking sheet in the oven and toast for about 5-7 minutes or until the slices are golden brown and crisp.
- Make the Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped fresh basil, crumbled cooked bacon, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Gently toss everything together until well mixed and flavors are incorporated.
- Assemble the Bruschetta: Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven. Spoon the tomato and bacon mixture generously over each slice while the bread is still warm, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve: If desired, drizzle balsamic glaze over the assembled bruschetta for a sweet and tangy finish. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect balance of warm toasted bread and fresh topping.
Notes
- Use cooked bacon for convenience, or cook your own to preferred crispiness before crumbling.
- Cherry tomatoes are preferred for their sweetness and bite-size, but any ripe tomatoes can work if diced finely.
- Balsamic glaze adds a nice touch but can be omitted if unavailable or to reduce sweetness.
- For a garlic boost, rub a cut clove of garlic on toasted bread before adding the topping.
- Best enjoyed fresh to keep bread crispy; leftovers can be refrigerated but bread may soften.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 pieces)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
