Description
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Artichoke Bruschetta, blending Mediterranean flavors on crispy toasted bread. Creamy artichoke spread, fresh herbs, and a zesty finish make this simple recipe a crowd-pleasing starter you’ll want to serve at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 can (14 ounces/396 grams) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
Cheese:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for a creamy texture)
Seasonings and Additions:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), preparing a welcoming environment for the baguette slices.
- Carefully arrange thin baguette rounds across a baking sheet, ensuring they have breathing room between each piece.
- Delicately glide olive oil across the surface of each bread slice using a gentle brushing technique, coating them with a light, even sheen.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the bread to transform into crisp, golden platforms of deliciousness over 8-10 minutes.
- Monitor the bread closely, watching for a perfect golden-brown color that signals optimal crunchiness without burning.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven, letting the toasted baguette slices cool slightly and firm up before adding toppings.
Notes
- Choose a crusty, day-old baguette for maximum crunch and better absorption of olive oil.
- Opt for marinated artichoke hearts to enhance the flavor profile with tangy, herbal notes.
- Adjust toasting time based on your baguette’s thickness to prevent burning while ensuring a perfect golden-brown color.
- For gluten-free options, swap baguette slices with gluten-free bread or use roasted vegetable slices as a base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg