Description
Delight your holiday guests with this festive Christmas Tree Bruschetta, a vibrant twist on the classic appetizer. Each bite bursts with the freshness of ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a hint of garlic, all elegantly served on perfectly toasted baguette slices. This eye-catching dish not only adds charm to your holiday table but also brings everyone together in the joy of cooking and sharing delicious food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Baguette (sliced diagonally)
- 2 cups Fresh Tomatoes (diced, preferably heirloom)
- 1 cup Fresh Basil (chopped)
- 3 tbsp Balsamic Glaze
- 2 Garlic Cloves (for rubbing)
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Arrange on a baking sheet.
- Brush each slice lightly with olive oil and toast for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, salt, pepper, and a splash of olive oil; mix well.
- Once toasted, rub each bread slice with a cut garlic clove.
- Generously top each slice with the tomato mixture.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with any remaining basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta slice (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg