Best Bread for Bruschetta (+ Recipe!)
A simple and delicious bruschetta bread that makes the best base for so many toppings or to serve with dip.
Ingredients
- 6 large slices of Good Italian bread Like boule or ciabatta
- olive oil for drizzling over the bread
- 1 clove of garlic
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings
- 1 cup Marinara warmed. Use your favorite marinara or use the recipe below in the notes.
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Take your good quality Italian bread slices and drizzle it with olive oil. Place under the broiler and toast both sides until they brown (about 1 minute per side).6 large slices of Good Italian bread, olive oil
- When the bread is done toasting, rub the garlic clove over the bread to release the garlic flavor on to the bruschetta. Sprinkle with a little salt.1 clove of garlic, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings
- Add parmesan cheese evenly to the bruschetta slices right when it comes out of the oven and after you rubbed the garlic over the top.½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Now evenly distribute the marinara to the bread.1 cup Marinara
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For a simple marinara, this Italian Marinara Sauce is perfect!
Nutrition
Calories: 3793kcalCarbohydrates: 355gProtein: 55gFat: 240gSaturated Fat: 130gPolyunsaturated Fat: 43gMonounsaturated Fat: 57gTrans Fat: 2gSodium: 2666mgPotassium: 1478mgFiber: 24gSugar: 210gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 14mg
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