Name: Copycat Olive Garden Bruschetta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1½ cups tomatoes; 1 tbsp fresh basil; 2 tsp garlic; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar; ¼ tsp salt; 1 ciabatta bread; 1 tbsp parmesan cheese; basil leaf

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This copycat Olive Garden bruschetta recipe is every bit as tasty as the original version. Bruschetta, a classic Italian appetizer, just gets a delicious revamp. Think crusty bread slices topped with parmesan cheese and seasoned tomatoes. It’s the perfect combo of crunchy and refreshing all in one delectable bite. Thankfully, this popular menu item is almost effortless to make and costs less than the original!

Everything about this bruschetta Al pomodoro is inviting, vibrant, and refreshing. The fresh tomato slices are seasoned with basil, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and salt. You’ll love the fresh, herby taste of the tomato topping, all beautifully topped over slices of bread. Traditionally, bruschetta uses Pagnotta, which is an Italian bread. But we highly recommend using ciabatta for the best flavor and for its crusty texture. Our Olive Garden bruschetta is simply one of the best appetizer recipes for fancy dinner parties!

Searching for more Olive Garden copycat recipes? Their crave-worthy fried calamari deserves some attention, too! Or, you can just serve bruschetta with this Olive Garden-inspired meatballs recipe. You’ll surely feel like you’re dining in your favorite Italian restaurant!

How To Make Copycat Olive Garden Bruschetta

Savor a refreshing and herbed dish with this copycat Olive Garden bruschetta recipe. The tangy tomatoes and salty cheese lend mouthwatering flavors.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 15 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

1½ cups tomatoes, ripe, finely diced
1 tbsp fresh basil, minced
2 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
¼ tsp salt
1 ciabatta bread, (or Italian bread), sliced into 10 pieces
1 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

For Garnish:

basil leaf

Instructions

Toss diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a medium bowl.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over each bread slice.
Bake for 5 minutes or until the bread starts to crisp.
Pour tomato mixture into a serving dish and serve alongside the toasted bread slices.
Garnish with basil, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Sugar: 1g
:
Calcium: 16mg
Calories: 19kcal
Carbohydrates: 2g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Fat: 1g
Fiber: 1g
Iron: 1mg
Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Potassium: 95mg
Protein: 1g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Sodium: 113mg
Vitamin A: 334IU
Vitamin C: 5mg

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