Description
This adorable heart-shaped bruschetta is the perfect appetizer for Valentine’s Day! Crispy, toasted baguette slices topped with a fresh tomato, bacon, and basil mixture, drizzled with a balsamic glaze. It’s a tasty and fun way to show your love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the bread: Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Make the topping: In a mixing bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, chopped basil, crumbled bacon, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Assemble the bruschetta: Once the bread is toasted, remove it from the oven. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to shape each slice of toasted bread into a heart. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each heart-shaped toast.
- Serve: Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top if desired, and serve immediately while the bread is warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a more festive touch, you can use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the baguette slices before toasting.
- If you want to add extra flavor, you can sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese on top before serving.
- The balsamic glaze is optional, but it adds a delicious sweet and tangy finish to the bruschetta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian