Description
Homemade sun-dried tomato bruschetta delivers classic Italian flavors with crisp bread and zesty ingredients. Sharp garlic, tangy herbs, and rich olive oil combine to create a perfect Mediterranean appetizer you could easily enjoy with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups (156 g) feta cheese, crumbled (or ricotta cheese)
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- ½ cup (80 g) sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, peeled
- ⅓ cup (33 g) chopped green onions, scallions, or chives
- 1 tsp dried herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for bread toasting.
- Bread Transformation: Arrange baguette slices in a single layer, brushing olive oil across each surface to create a golden, crisp foundation.
- Toasting Technique: Bake bread for 20 minutes, carefully monitoring to achieve a perfectly golden and crunchy texture without burning.
- Aromatic Infusion: Rub warm toasted bread with fresh garlic cloves, releasing a delicate, fragrant essence into the crisp surface.
- Cheese Blend: Whip cream cheese and feta together in a mixing bowl, incorporating dried herbs, salt, and pepper to develop a rich, rustic spread.
- Assembly: Cool toasted bread completely, then layer the herbed cheese mixture generously across each slice, ensuring full coverage.
- Flavor Layering: Scatter chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the cheese, introducing vibrant color and tangy depth to the bruschetta.
- Final Flourish: Sprinkle finely sliced green onions or chives for a sharp, fresh accent, and drizzle remaining olive oil to create a glistening finish.
- Serving: Present immediately to maintain the optimal crunch and flavor intensity of the bruschetta.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Bread: Toast at low temperature and let bread cool completely to maintain a crisp texture.
- Garlic Infusion Technique: Rub warm garlic cloves directly on toasted bread for maximum aromatic flavor without overwhelming intensity.
- Cheese Spread Consistency: Blend cream cheese and feta with a slightly chunky texture to create depth and rustic character.
- Serving Tip: Assemble and serve immediately to preserve the bruschetta’s crisp base and vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg