These bruschetta are brushed with fresh basil-infused olive oil on both sides, then topped with tomatoes and baked. The oil not only adds additional basil flavor but also helps the baguette bake up really crispy.
Serve these bruschetta as an appetizer followed by shrimp piccata with artichokes for a delicious, Italian-inspired meal.
How to make basil-infused olive oil:
See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below!
Step 1. Grab fresh basil leaves and olive oil.
Step 2. Add both to a small food processor and process until smooth.
Step 3. Pour the mix into a small saucepan and heat for a minute.
Step 4. Strain the mix through a sieve and let cool.
Recipe note:
Mix the basil puree that's in the strainer with minced garlic and salt and spread on toast for a quick snack. (Or discard it.)
How to use basil-infused olive oil:
For bruschetta:
- Brush individual baguette slices generously with basil-infused olive oil on both sides. Set on a baking sheet.
- Top with cored and chopped fresh tomatoes and basil.
- Drizzle basil oil on top, then sprinkle with salt. Bake at 400 degrees F. for a few minutes until the baguette turns golden brown.
For Caprese salad:
- Use basil-infused olive oil instead of plain olive oil in your Caprese salad.
For grilled meat and seafood:
- Drizzle basil-infused olive oil onto grilled chicken or seafood for a delicious, fresh basil flavor.
How long does basil olive oil keep?
You can keep any leftover basil olive oil covered in the fridge for up to 1 week.
More delicious fresh basil recipes:
- Roasted Lemon Basil Potatoes30 Minutes
- Spicy Basil Shrimp Recipe22 Minutes
- Bruschetta Tilapia22 Minutes
- Curried Corn20 Minutes
Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how you liked it in the comments below! Thank you!
Full Printable Recipe
Bruschetta with Basil-Infused Olive Oil
Equipment:
- measuring cups
- knife and cutting board
- small food processor
- saucepan
- sieve
- pastry brush
- baking sheet
Ingredients:
For the basil-infused olive oil (makes about ⅓ cup):
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- ½ cup olive oil
For the bruschetta:
- 1 demi baguette, sliced
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 5 large basil leaves, chopped
Instructions:
For the basil-infused olive oil:
- Puree basil and olive oil in a small food processor until smooth.
- Pour the mix into a pan and heat on high for 1 minute.
- Strain through a sieve.
For the bruschetta:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice the tomatoes in half, scrape out the seeds and discard, then chop the tomatoes roughly.
- Brush each baguette slice generously with the basil oil on both sides, then set on a baking sheet.
- Top each slice with tomato and chopped basil.
- Drizzle a bit of basil oil over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and bake until the bread turns golden brown and the basil starts to wilt (about 8 minutes).
Linda, Kefalonia
Could you use this as a marinade for chicken breasts to go on the BBQ?
Nicole B.
Hi Linda, the flavor of this basil oil is not intense enough to make it suitable as a marinade, so no, I don't recommend using it for marinating.
Dolphia Nandi
You know what I love about this recipe - it's so simple! Let me tell my husband to make this for me :). I know that I will love it!
Nicole B.
It is super simple indeed, the infused oil is made in a jiffy and so is the rest! :)