Bruschetta with Tomatoes, Cheese, and Garlic

This bruschetta with tomatoes, cheese, and garlic is an “upgraded” version of the traditional tomato-and-garlic recipe (click for the recipe). It’s incredibly easy to make, yet absolutely delicious! We typically use fresh cottage cheese or sheep’s cheese, but feel free to experiment with your favorites. Feta cheese is a great option, too, for its salty kick. We’ve even tried it with regular cheese, though we found smoked cheese to be much more flavorful.

So, let’s dive into this recipe and see how it turns out. Happy cooking! 😊

Bruschetta with Tomatoes, Cheese, and Garlic

Bruschetta with tomatoes, cheese, and garlic is a simple yet flavorful appetizer that elevates the classic bruschetta recipe. Crispy toasted bread is rubbed with garlic, topped with juicy diced tomatoes, creamy cheese, and fresh basil, then finished with a drizzle of olive oil. Whether you prefer cottage cheese, feta, or smoked cheese, this versatile recipe is perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with any meal or gathering!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Appetizers & Snacks

Cuisine Italian

Servings 3

Difficulty Easy

Equipment

1 grill pan or toaster

1 kitchen knife

1 spoon

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 9 slices of bread
• ▢ 5 tomatoes
• ▢ 200 g cottage cheese or feta, if preferred
• ▢ 9 garlic cloves
• ▢ 50 ml olive oil
• ▢ 10 green basil leaves
• ▢ 1/4 tsp salt to taste
• ▢ 1/4 tsp ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Start by peeling and washing the garlic cloves. Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and dice them into small cubes, approximately 1/2 cm (1/4 inch) wide. Slice the bread into medium-thick slices and toast them until golden and crispy.

  Once the bread is toasted, take a garlic clove and rub it over each slice. Typically, one garlic clove is enough for one medium slice of bread.
• After rubbing the garlic on the bread, top each slice with diced tomatoes. Sprinkle the cheese generously over the tomatoes. Finally, drizzle a little olive oil on each slice and garnish with torn fresh basil leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

• While cottage cheese is a great choice, you can substitute it with feta for a saltier touch or even smoked cheese for a unique flavor.
• For an extra crispy texture, brush the bread with olive oil before toasting.
• Experiment with additional toppings like a drizzle of balsamic glaze or chili flakes for a spicy kick.
  

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Nutrition

Calories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 19gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 816mgPotassium: 716mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1875IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 4mg

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