Heart-Shaped Bruschetta to Spark Romance at Home

This Heart-Shaped Bruschetta is a delightful appetizer perfect for expressing love on special occasions.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Assembly Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 pieces

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bread

1 loaf French Baguette Feel free to substitute with brown or white sandwich bread for different flavor notes.

For the Topping

2 cups Diced Tomatoes Using ripe tomatoes will enhance the overall flavor significantly.
1 small Red Onion Shallots can be used as a milder alternative.
1 cup Fresh Basil Parsley can be a swap, though the flavor will differ.
4 strips Crumbled Bacon For a vegetarian-friendly version, simply omit this ingredient.

For the Drizzle

2 tablespoons Balsamic Glaze A vinaigrette can work well if balsamic is not available.

Equipment

Oven
baking sheet
Parchment paper
Mixing bowl
Heart-shaped cookie cutter

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the French baguette into ½-inch thick pieces and cut heart shapes out of each slice.
Toast the heart-shaped bread slices for about 10 minutes or until crisp and golden.
Combine the diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, fresh basil leaves, and crumbled bacon in a mixing bowl.
Spoon the tomato mixture onto each piece of toasted bread, ensuring they are beautifully topped.
Drizzle balsamic glaze over the topped bruschetta.
Arrange your heart-shaped bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover bruschetta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Freeze the bread slices for longer storage.

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