The Best Bruschetta

Recipe Name: The Best Bruschetta

Story: In 2021 I wanted to make bruschetta as an appetizer for an Italian dinner. I tried several recipes and each had "something" missing. After several tries I tweaked multiple recipes and created my own version of bruschetta from scratch. It takes about 20 minutes to make and then 30 minutes to an hour to marinate.

Years you've been making it: 2021 

Submitted by: Brad

Ingredients: 

• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 large, fresh, and very ripe tomatoes
• 1/4 c. thinly sliced basil
• 1 tbsp. plus a splash more balsamic vinegar 
• 1 tsp. kosher salt, and then more to taste after it all comes together
• 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 1 fresh baguette

Directions: 
1. Heat oil in a small sauce pan or skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until lightly golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to separate bowl, and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Dice the tomatoes and thinly slice the basil (1/4 cup plus a little more for love).
3. In a large bowl or tupperware, add tomatoes, basil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Add garlic and oil to the mixture and stir to combine. Put the container, covered, in the fridge and let it marinate for 30 minutes to an hour.
4. After marinating, taste and add salt to your preference.
5. Cut baguette into slices and slightly toast in a toaster or oven so that it's slightly crunchy on the inside.
6. Spoon mixture on the baguette slices. Enjoy!