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Crispy Bruschetta

- SERVES
- 12
- COOK TIME
- 5 Min
Ever wonder how most restaurants get their garlic bread to stay so crispy? It's easy! Before toasting it, they spread each piece of bread with a mixture of olive oil and garlic. It's their little secret for that trendy, flavorful, Crispy Bruschetta.
What You'll Need
- 3/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf Italian or French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
- 10 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; mix well and brush over bread slices. Place on a baking sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden on both sides.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and the remaining ingredients; mix well. Spoon over toasted bread slices, and serve.
Note
By baking this in a really hot oven, the bread gets crispy on the outside and stays tender on the inside.

jthelander1231
Dec 18, 2015
This would be a fantastic recipe to have for when guests come over!
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BaconBombshell
Oct 09, 2015
This is probably one of the most delightful bruschetta I have ever tasted. All of the ingredients were fresh and the proportion of flavor and olive oil mixed well together. I also liked that the bread was cut thicker than a normal bruschetta. It, too, had a great texture. Yummo!
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SpicyGirl
Oct 09, 2015
So fresh and yummy! I'll use less red onion next time - just personal taste, but definitely a keeper recipe.
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Foodismylife
Sep 25, 2015
This bruschetta is delicious! Fresh ingredients, fresh flavor, and I love how crispy the bread was. I would make it again!
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deniseerica
Sep 17, 2014
Don't forget the minced garlic . . And lots of it!!!
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tortorres
Sep 25, 2012
i'd cut the olive oil to 1/2 cup total just for health reasons...otherwise delicious!
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