![]() Bruschetta topped with a tomato salad, caramelized balsamic vinegar and Grana Padano cheese | |
Course | Antipasto |
---|---|
Place of origin | Italy |
Associated cuisine | Italian |
Serving temperature | Warm (bread only) or cold |
Main ingredients | Bread, garlic, olive oil |
Variations | Tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, cheese |
Bruschetta (/bruːˈskɛtə/ broo-SKET-ə[1] or /bruːˈʃɛtə/ broo-SHET-ə,[2] Italian: [bruˈsketta] ) is an Italian antipasto consisting of grilled bread often topped with olive oil and salt. Most commonly it is served with toppings of tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, and/or cheese. In Italy, bruschetta is often prepared using a brustolina grill.