This cherry tomato bruschetta recipe is vegetarian and so delicious! It’s made with garlicky toasted bread, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese and garnished with fresh basil on top. It’s super easy to make and the perfect appetizer to serve at any party!
Why you will love this recipe
- This roasted cherry tomato bruschetta is a great appetizer to serve at any dinner party!
- It’s the perfect summer appetizer!
- It’s vegetarian, quick, easy to make, and super versatile, you can replace the chevre cheese with buffalo mozzarella or omit the cheese for a vegan version.
Ingredients for this recipe
Sliced bread: Use your favorite type of bread.
Cherry tomatoes: Cut in half.
Chevre goat cheese: It makes the best combination with tomatoes and garlic!
Garlic: To season the bread slices.
Oregano: Use dried oregano.
Olive oil: Use extra virgin olive oil.
Seasoning: A combination of salt and black pepper.
Basil: Chopped to garnish.
How to make this recipe
Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F ( 200 C ) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Slice the bread and place the bread slices into a baking tray.
Rub each slice of bread with garlic and place it in the oven to lightly toast for 5 minutes.
Then, remove from the oven and add the goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, and oregano on each bread slice.
Sprinkle a little bit of salt and black pepper on top, drizzle a little bit of olive oil, and roast for 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil and serve!
FAQ
What type of tomato is best for bruschetta?
The best type of tomato for bruschetta is a smaller variety, like cherry tomatoes. You won’t need to seed or peel, you just have to cut them in half.
Can I substitute cherry tomatoes with grape tomatoes?
Yes, you can definitely replace cherry tomatoes with grape tomatoes for this recipe.
Do you serve bruschetta warm or cold?
Bruschetta is best when eaten warm, so we suggest that you serve it warm.
Recipe variations and substitutions
- Add balsamic glaze on top.
- Substitute chevre goat cheese with buffalo mozzarella cheese.
- Add arugula leaves on top.
- Add Prosciutto on top.
Tips for making this recipe
- Bread: You can use day-old bread or fresh bread!
- If you’re not a garlic fan: You can skip the garlic.
- Serve them warm: These cherry tomato bruschettas are best when eaten warm, and the cheese will melt in your mouth!
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Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 large slices or 12 small 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This cherry tomato bruschetta is the perfect vegetarian appetizer to serve at any dinner party!
Ingredients
- 6 big or 12 small bread slices (250 g)
- 7 oz cherry tomatoes, cut in half (200 g)
- 1 chevre cheese (180 g)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 handful of fresh basil, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F ( 200 C ) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Slice the bread and place the bread slices into a baking tray.
- Rub each slice of bread with garlic and place it in the oven to lightly toast for 5 minutes.
- Then, remove from the oven and add the goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, and oregano on each bread slice.
- Sprinkle a little bit of salt and black pepper on top, drizzle a little bit of olive oil, and roast for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil and serve!
Notes
- Bread: You can use day-old bread or fresh bread!
- If you’re not a garlic fan: You can skip the garlic.
- Serve them warm: These cherry tomato bruschettas are best when eaten warm, and the cheese will melt in your mouth!
Keywords: cherry tomato bruschetta, tomato bruschetta
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