Bruschetta at home

Bruschetta is a toasted slice of bread on which a variety of fillings are placed - from fish and seafood to tomatoes and poached eggs. This Mediterranean appetizer is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The variety of possible fillings allows you to prepare exactly the bruschetta that will suit everyone’s taste.

Classic bruschetta with avocado and salmon

Bruschetta with avocado and salmon is a popular snack, which is also very healthy because it contains amino acids and oils, vitamins and microelements. Instead of salmon, you can use other red fish.

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   How to make classic bruschetta at home? Dry the ciabatta in a frying pan or grill without adding oil.
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   Cut the avocado into two parts, remove the pulp and mash it with a fork until pureed.
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   Add lemon juice, a little olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to the avocado mixture.
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   Spread the resulting avocado paste over the bread slices.
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   Place salmon slices on top of the mixture and garnish with arugula.

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Bruschetta with salmon and cream cheese

The combination of lightly salted red fish with cream cheese gives an indescribable taste sensation, and to make the dish more interesting and vibrant, you should use capers or finely chopped olives when serving.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Cooking time: 5 min.

Servings – 4.

Ingredients:

• Baguette – 4 slices.
• Cream cheese (mascarpone or Philadelphia) - to taste.
• Lightly salted salmon – 4 slices.
• Arugula - to taste.
• Capers - to taste.
• Green olives - to taste.

Cooking process:

1. Baguette slices can be used fresh or browned in a frying pan without oil to create a light crispy crust.

2. Spread each piece of bread with cheese. You should choose the thickness of the cheese layer according to your own taste: if you want a creamier shade in the dish, take more cheese. If you want to better taste the fish, you should spread the cheese in a thin layer.

3. Sort the arugula and chop coarsely.

4. Place a slice of fish on the bread with cheese and spread the arugula on top.

5. Sprinkle the bruschetta with capers or very finely chopped green olives. Serve immediately!

A simple and quick recipe for bruschetta with sun-dried tomatoes

Sun-dried tomatoes have a piquant taste, and when combined with goat cheese they give an incredible flavor effect. This dish is very suitable for a Mediterranean-style party, picnic or buffet.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Cooking time: 5 min.

Servings – 12.

Ingredients:

• Extra virgin olive oil – 8 tbsp.
• Garlic – 1 tooth.
• Soft goat cheese – 75 gr.
• Sun-dried tomatoes – 125 gr.
• Fresh basil – 8 leaves.
• Baguette – 12 slices.
• Chopped parsley - to taste.

Cooking process:

1. Brush baguette slices with olive oil on both sides and dry in the oven at 180 degrees for 5 minutes until the bread turns golden.

2. Rub baguette slices on one side with garlic and spread goat cheese over them in a thin layer.

3. Arrange the sun-dried tomatoes on the bruschetta, two per slice of bread.

4. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and garnish with basil leaves.

5. Before serving, drizzle the bruschetta with olive oil. Bon appetit!

How to make bruschetta with tomatoes and mozzarella?

The classic Italian combination of tomatoes and mozzarella is reminiscent of a caprese salad, but served on bread and complemented with olives. This snack is suitable for a meal in a friendly company or outdoors.

Cooking time: 15 min.

Cooking time: 5 min.

Servings – 4.

Ingredients:

• Baguette – 4 slices.
• Tomato – 1 pc.
• Mozzarella – 1 large ball.
• Pitted olives – 10 pcs.
• Fresh basil - 2 sprigs.
• Olive oil – 3 tbsp.
• Butter – 1 tbsp.
• Tomato paste – 1 tsp.
• Pesto sauce – 1 tsp.

Cooking process:

1. The baguette is cut diagonally into pieces of medium thickness, the slices are laid out on a baking sheet and baked, sprinkled with olive oil, for 5-7 minutes.

2. Soften the butter and mix well with the pesto.

3. Cut the tomatoes into large cubes, chop the green olives very finely. Mix tomato and olive pieces with tomato paste.

4. Cut the mozzarella cheese into thin slices.

5. Spread a thin layer of butter and pesto onto the bread slices.Place diced tomatoes with olives, a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of the oil and heat in the oven for another 2-3 minutes, turning on the grill mode. When serving, garnish with basil.

Appetizer of bruschetta with salmon and cottage cheese

A crispy slice of baguette with lightly salted fish and two types of cheese is complemented by thinly sliced ​​green onions - what could be better to complement your morning coffee or lunch snack? Bright, tasty and everyone in the household will love it!

Cooking time: 15 min.

Cooking time: 5 min.

Servings – 8.

Ingredients:

• Cream cheese (Philadelphia) – 100 gr.
• Curd cheese (Ricotta) – 100 gr.
• Homemade mayonnaise – 1 tbsp.
• Garlic – 1 tooth.
• Chopped green onion – 2 tbsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp.
• Baguette – 16 slices.
• Lightly salted salmon – 200 gr.

Cooking process:

1. Mix two types of cheese in a blender, add a spoonful of mayonnaise, chopped garlic, a little salt, pepper and chopped green onions. Leave a little onion to decorate the bruschetta.

2. Cut the baguette into fairly thin slices, drizzle with oil and cook in the oven at medium heat for about 8 minutes until lightly browned. Take them out and leave to cool.

3. Spread each piece of bread with the cheese mixture.

4. Place fish slices on top of the spread.

5. Before serving, sprinkle the bruschetta with green onions. Enjoy!

Bruschetta with shrimp for the holiday table

Cooking time: 15 min.

Cooking time: 5 min.

Servings – 8.

Ingredients:

• Peeled shrimp – 500 gr.
• Cherry tomatoes – 250 gr.
• Olive oil – 3 tbsp.
• Balsamic vinegar – 1 tbsp.
• Baguette – 1 pc.
• Feta cheese – 100 gr.
• Basil – 1 bunch.
• Garlic – 3 teeth.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

1.Cook shrimp in salted water. Place them on a paper towel to remove excess liquid.

2. Divide the cherry tomatoes into halves, chop the garlic, and mix seafood, tomatoes, basil and garlic in one bowl.

3. Add vinegar and oil to the bruschetta filling and mix well.

4. In a dry frying pan, heat the slices of bread sprinkled with oil. You can hold them for a couple of minutes until they become crispy and golden brown.

5. Place shrimp with tomatoes, feta cheese on pieces of baguette, crumble over the filling and serve.

Step-by-step recipe for making tuna bruschetta

Bruschetta with cheese, egg and tuna pieces is an easy recipe for frequent use. Such products are easy to find in the store, and preparing aromatic bruschetta is even easier.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Cooking time: 5 min.

Servings – 6.

Ingredients:

• Canned tuna – 150 gr.
• Hard cheese – 150 gr.
• Boiled egg – 2 pcs.
• Parsley – 5 sprigs.
• Garlic – 2 teeth.
• Salt – 0.5 tsp.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Sour cream – 4 tbsp.
• Baguette – 6 slices.

Cooking process:

1. Cut the baguette into slices, the thickness of which should be 1.5 cm and hold for a minute on each side on high speed without oil. Rub the bread with 1 clove of garlic.

2. For the filling, mash the tuna with a fork and mix with the crushed second clove of garlic.

3. Grate eggs and cheese. If you want a more delicate consistency, use a fine grater; if you like larger fractions, use a coarse grater.

4. Mix all ingredients with herbs, sour cream, salt and pepper.

5. Distribute the filling onto each slice, decorate with herbs on top and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.

How to make bruschetta with roast beef at home?

Bruschetta with aromatic roast beef is a dish worthy not only of a family dinner table, but also of a celebration with many guests and exquisite delicacies. If you want to surprise your invited guests with an original and easy-to-prepare appetizer, you should try this bruschetta recipe.

Cooking time: 25 min.

Cooking time: 5 min.

Servings – 6.

Ingredients:

• Roast beef – 800 gr.
• Ciabatta – 1 pc.
• Rucola – 100 gr.
• Red onion – 1 pc.
• Cherry tomato – 12 pcs.
• Olive oil – 100 ml
• Thyme - to taste.
• Rosemary - to taste.
• Garlic – 1 tooth.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

1. Salt the meat, add pepper and sprinkle with oil. Fry the roast beef until golden brown, adding garlic, thyme and rosemary. After this, put the meat in the oven for another 10 minutes to finish cooking. Remove the roast beef from the oven and let it rest.

2. Cut the ciabatta into pieces, sprinkle with olive oil and dry in a dry frying pan or grill.

3. Cut the onion into rings, add a little salt and set aside for 5 minutes.

4. Wrap cherry tomatoes in foil with thyme and rosemary, place in the oven for 5-7 minutes or burn with a burner.

5. Slice the meat very thin, place beautifully on ciabatta slices, place onions, tomatoes and arugula on top. Serve warm.

Bruschetta with poached egg for breakfast

One of the most popular breakfasts - bruschetta with a poached egg - quickly recharges the body. To prepare this snack, whole grain bread and bacon are used, as well as the highest quality olive oil. The dish is prepared quickly and easily.

Cooking time: 30 min.

Cooking time: 5 min.

Servings – 2.

Ingredients:

• Whole grain bread – 2 slices.
• Tomato – 1 pc.
• Bacon (slices) – 50 gr.
• Parsley – 2 sprigs.
• Extra virgin olive oil – 2.5 tbsp.
• Vinegar – 0.5 tsp.
• Freshly ground black pepper – 1 pinch.
• Sea salt – ¼ tsp.
• Egg – 2 pcs.

Cooking process:

1. Cut the tomato in half, remove the seeds, place on foil, drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper and bake for 15 minutes.

2. Prepare a poached egg in water with vinegar added: break the egg into a funnel of boiling water, cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes and remove the finished product with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel.

3. Brown the bacon slices in butter and place on a napkin to remove excess fat.

4. Chop the baked tomato into a puree.

5. Place the tomato mixture and poached egg on the toasted bread, cutting it so that the yolk begins to flow out. Place slices of toasted bacon and chopped parsley on top. Bon appetit!

Delicious bruschetta with crab and avocado

The exotic combination of crab meat and avocado will impress even the most discerning gourmets and will set the mood for a summer party in a Caribbean or Mediterranean style. Guests will not be able to tear themselves away from the delicious snack, prepared, by the way, in a matter of minutes.

Cooking time: 30 min.

Cooking time: 5 min.

Servings – 2.

Ingredients:

• Bread – 2 slices.
• Avocado – 1 pc.
• Crab meat - to taste.
• Garlic – 2 teeth.
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp.
• Lemon juice - to taste.
• Dill – ¼ bunch.
• Basil - for decoration.

Cooking process:

1. Lightly spray the bread with oil and place in the oven until lightly browned, then rub with garlic on both sides.

2. Finely chop the dill and place on a slice of bread.

3. Divide the avocado into parts, remove the skin and cut into very thin slices.To prevent the product from darkening, sprinkle it with lemon juice.

4. Place avocado slices on top of the dill.

5. Separate the crab meat into fibers and distribute among the bruschettas. Garnish the dish with basil and serve. Bon appetit!