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Ricotta Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes

Ricotta Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes for Effortless Entertaining

This Ricotta Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes is an easy and delicious appetizer perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 6 appetizers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Sweet Cherry Tomatoes can substitute with grape tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil use any mild-flavored oil if needed
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic adjust quantity based on preference
  • to taste Salt use kosher salt for best results
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Ricotta Spread
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese substitute with cream cheese or goat cheese for a different taste
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic can replace with parsley or omit if desired
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Bread
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread choose rustic Italian or French bread and avoid soft sandwich loaves
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze store-bought is fine, homemade is simple using balsamic vinegar and honey

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • pastry brush

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  2. In a baking dish, combine sweet cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently, then roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, add ricotta, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
  4. Slice crusty bread into thick pieces. Mix olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Brush mixture on each slice.
  5. Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Spread the ricotta mixture on each toasted slice, top with roasted tomatoes.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble bruschetta close to serving time to prevent sogginess. Store components separately for best quality.

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