Cherry Tomato Bruschetta Appetizer Recipes

CHERRY TOMATO BRUSCHETTA APPETIZER

Steps:

• Optional: Add quartered cherry tomatoes in a colander to drain out any excess water. I prefer doing this so the mixture doesn't get too watery.
• Add the drained tomatoes, garlic, basil leaves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and salt to a medium bowl and mix well.
• You can prepare this ahead of time so the flavors soak up well or use it immediately! Top it over your favorite toasted bread, crackers, or make it into a bruschetta flatbread.

BEST CHERRY TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a medium serving bowl, stir together the cherry tomatoes and basil. Drizzle a teaspoon or two of olive oil over top, generously sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat. Taste and season with more salt, if needed. If desired, add a small splash of balsamic vinegar, and toss again. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (can be made up to 8 hours in advance).
• When ready to serve, preheat the broiler on high.
• Spread the baguette slices out over a large baking tray and use a pastry brush to brush the top of each slice with olive oil. Sprinkle the tops with sea salt.
• Broil the baguette slices for 2-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on top. Then, carefully rub the top of each with the garlic (it will melt into the surface of the hot toasts).
• Serve the warm toasts alongside the tomato basil mixture.

FRESH TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. , Spread baguette slices with butter; top each with a cheese slice. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture.

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, basil, and garlic; let tomato mixture rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Arrange French bread slices on a large baking sheet; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Toast bread in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 1 minute on each side. Top bread slices with tomato mixture using a slotted spoon, allowing excess liquid to drain. Return bread to baking sheet and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Broil in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

BRUSCHETTA WITH HOT CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat about 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, saute for 2 minutes, then add the tomatoes and hot pepper flakes. Season with salt, to taste, and toss to coat in the oil. Cover the pan, raise heat a bit and cook until the tomatoes burst, about for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the lid, squish any whole tomatoes with a wooden spoon and let the tomatoes thicken, about 1 minute. Stir in the parsley, adjust the seasoning and remove from the heat.
• Heat the broiler and char the bread on both sides. Arrange the bread on a platter and top with the hot tomatoes. Garnish with torn basil leaves and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil before serving.

CHEESE & CHERRY TOMATO BRUSCHETTA APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450ºF.
• Mix cottage cheese and pesto until blended; spread onto toast pieces.
• Place on baking sheet; top with tomatoes.
• Bake 8 min. or until heated through.
• Drizzle with vinegar; top with basil.

CHERRY TOMATO, BOCCONCINI AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Whisk together three tablespoons of the olive oil and the balsamic vinegar in a bowl.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the cheese, tomatoes and basil leaves.
• Set aside.
• Grill the bread on both sides until lightly browned and crisp.
• Rub one side of each slice of bread with the garlic, then sprinkle with olive oil.
• Cover each slice of bread with several arugula leaves.
• Spoon the tomato and cheese mixture over the arugula.
• Sprinkle each bruschetta with additional olive oil, then top with basil leaves.
• Serve immediately.