A Toast to Bruschetta!
PUBLISHED ON: 02.24.2011
An appetizer from Central Italy dating back as early as the 15th century, bruschetta is a simple grilled bread that is rubbed with garlic and can be topped with a range of ingredients from savory to sweet.
We prepared two varieties of bruschetta, an Asparagus-Proscuitto and a Zucchini-Ricotta Salata.
These tasty appetizers can start any party in style.
How to Make Bruschetta
Thinly slice a baguette; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. For a sweet bruschetta brush with softened butter and sprinkle withs alt and sugar.
Bake at 425 degrees F until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly, then top as desired.
ZUCCHINI-RICOTTA SALATA
Slice a small zucchini into long ribbons with a vegetable peeler or mandolin. Toss with lemon juice, olive oil and a big pinch of salt. Rub the warm toast with rounds of smashed garlic clove. Top with the zucchini, shaved ricotta salata and fresh pepper; drizzle with any juices from the zucchini.
ASPARAGUS-PROSCUITTO
Toss halved asparagus spears with olive oil, salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast at 450 degrees F. until slightly crisp, 7 minutes. Spread softened butter on the toast rounds. Top with sliced proscuitto and then roasted asparagus.
Enjoy!
Big Dude
So easy and so delicious – yours make me want some right now for breakfast
Susan McClaskey
Bruschetta is one of my favorite appetizers. We actually have it as a side more often than as an appetizer. However, I've only made the tomato topped version. Love the look of your two and will definitely give them a try.Best,Susan
From the Kitchen
We like bruschetta a lot. I do, however, need to branch out beyond the traditional and I'm happy to have these new and delicious looking ideas!Best,Bonnie
Tanna
Ditto what Bonnie said! Thank you, Velva!
The Food Hound
Bruschetta reminds me of summer 🙂 Mmmmmm 🙂
Ana Powell
Such a delicious classic ♥
MaryMoh
Mmmm….delicious. Looks simple to make. I would love to try.
Claudia
The zucchini-ricotta salata will be on my table on Saturday. Love these taste treats.
Lea Ann
I made so many versions of bruschetta last summer that my husband forbid me to use the word in the house. 🙂 Love these two versions and have bookmarked them.
Andrea the Kitchen Witch
Delicious and beautiful! The asparagus one is calling my name 🙂
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types
I love bruschetta – so simple to prepare, and a great use of day-old bread, it's always a show-stopper. You've given me two new ideas right here.
ann low
Mmm…these are so simple and delicious. Really great for party 🙂
Mimi
A little taste of summer.Mimi
La Bella Cooks
The asparagus and prosciutto caught my eye. i am craving a bite!
Julie
I love bruschetta, but have never had these versions…they sound just wonderful!
Marguerite
These bruschetta look so tasty and so easy, too! The asparagus/prosciutto is a must try!
That Girl
I was just reading an article about bruschetta last night and thinking how fun it would be to have a bruschetta party.
MÜJDE
Çok leziz görünüyor.
Unknown
Both bruschetta looks delicious. I just have to get a bite of each :)Great for a party or any time I say…
From Beyond My Kitchen Window
You can never go wrong serving bruschetta. Everyone always likes it. Yours look delicious.
Unknown
I agree! Can not go wrong and WILL start a PAR-TAY off right! Both of these bruschettas are just topped with perfect flavors! Beautiful!
Eliana
I don't need a party to enjoy these. They look amazing.
Chef E
If the ingredients ever make it on my bread…yum!
Anonymous
Bruschetta is one of my favorite ways to showcase fresh produce and have an easy appetizer! These look amazing!
A Canadian Foodie
Each is beautiful and the options are endless. Great pics and great recipes.YUM!:)Valerie
LaDivaCucina
I like the zucchini with the ricotta salada, yum! And while we are at it, it's pronounced BROO-SKETTA, not BROO-SHETTA. There is no K in the Italian alphabet, so the hard sound comes from \”ch,\” like chianti or zucchini. Thanks for the delicious post Velva!
Rosaria Williams
Versatile and convenient. Your varieties are mouth watering.
Umm Mymoonah
Wow! Looks classic, yummy yumm.
LindyLouMac
I had no idea Bruschetta was so ancient, these look tasty.
Chris
A great pairing! Excellent idea and plating.
teresa
so so gorgeous, i would eat this any time of day!
Mary Bergfeld
What a lovely new approach to an old favorite. I really like this a lot. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
Anonymous
Perfect appetizers – I like both the zucchini-ricotta salata and the asparagus prosciutto combinations!
Cooking Gallery
This is a real great idea for tapas…Yum! Thank you for sharing :)!
Angie's Recipes
I simply adore those bruschetta! I could eat them as the main!
Stella
Hey Velva! These bruschettas look absolutely delicious. I like that way you have asparagus on them. I bet that was so fresh and crunchy-yum yum! Oh, and I always forget to rub my toasted French or Italian bread with garlic. Thanks for reminding me. It does make a difference…
Kim
I could make an entire meal out of these bruschetta. I don't even think I could pick a favorite between the two. I love them both!
Reeni
I could munch on these all day long! Love the zucchini one!
chow and chatter
love bruschetta these look amazing 🙂 enjoy the weekend Velva
grace
both of these versions are definitely an improvement upon the traditional–beautiful work, velva!
Rachel Cotterill
I love bruschetta but I'd never heard of a sweet version. You'll have to post some typical sweet toppings for us 😉
The JR
I can see where the phrase \”eat with your eyes\” comes from.
The Absence of Alternatives
Love Bruschetta even though I don't know how to spell it!
Unknown
I am intrigued by the Zucchini Salata. my local CSA sends me like ten of them each month and we are not the biggest eaters of that particular simmer squash… and I will take any excuse to make and use ricotta.