Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta Appetizer

If you are looking for a great easy to make appetizer for your next get together, you must try this Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta Appetizer. Simple to make, these delicious little bite size slices of french bread with tasty red pepper couli, olive oil, onions, cheese and basil make the best presentation.

Yes, it is that time of year where we are all looking for quick and easy recipes that will feed the crowd. Whether it is sporting events, holiday parties or dinners, everybody loves tasty finger food.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions and Variations
• Top Tips To Prepare The Best Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta Appetizer
• Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta Appetizer

Ingredients

Shopping for this appetizer is quick and easy. You will need:

Homemade Roasted Red Pepper and Corn Couli
OR purchased Roasted Red Peppers or Red Pepper Hummus

Fresh Basil

Chopped red onion

Parmesan cheese

French baguette

Olive oil

How to shop for the best baguette? Get tips here.

Instructions

This is a very simple appetizer that is ready in less than 20 minutes, and will be tasty for your family table, or for your guests if you are entertaining. If you have time, and are making this recipe with our Roasted Red Pepper and Corn Couli, your first step will be to follow that recipe, put your ingredients in the oven and bake according to the instructions.

If you have purchased roasted red peppers, red pepper hummus or other pre-made sauce, you can begin assembling the appetizer.

First, chop the onions, cheese and slice the bread. Spread olive oil and then the couli or red pepper sauce on a slice of bread. Top with chopped onions and parmesan cheese.

Bake at 425 for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven.

Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil on the baked bread and serve.

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Substitutions and Variations

• Gluten free - this recipe can easily be prepared gluten free by using gluten free french baguette.
• Sauce-there are many options for the sauce for this recipe. As suggested, we used the Roasted Red Pepper and Corn couli, and highly recommend that option if you have the time. If you are time constrained, you can purchase any roasted red peppers, red pepper sauce or red pepper hummus. Each choice will give you a different flavor experience.
• Vegan - you can use vegan cheese to make this recipe vegan

Top Tips To Prepare The Best Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta Appetizer

1. Check out our tips above on how to buy the best French baguette.
2. If you would like your bread a little crispier, broil it for 3-5 minutes after baking until the cheese, bread and onions are slightly crisp.
3. Invest in the best olive oil. It makes a difference.