Description
A festive garlic bread wreath topped with fresh bruschetta, perfect for Christmas gatherings and holiday appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Garlic Bread:
- 1 large loaf of French bread or baguette, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- For the Bruschetta Topping:
- 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Assembly:
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- For the Garlic Bread:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, olive oil, parsley, and salt.
- Spread the mixture evenly on both sides of the bread slices.
- Arrange the bread slices in a circle on a baking sheet to form a wreath shape.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- For the Bruschetta:
- While the bread is baking, combine tomatoes, red onion, garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let it marinate.
- Assembly:
- Once the garlic bread is done, spoon the bruschetta mixture onto each slice.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs to resemble a wreath.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Prepare the bruschetta topping ahead of time to let flavors meld. This wreath makes a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 5g