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33 bruschetta recipes for brunch, lunch or your next party

Brush up on your bruschetta.

Bruschetta is a perfect dish to serve as a starter, finger food at a cocktail party, or as its own meal piled high with poached eggs, haloumi or pumpkin.

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Crushed broad bean and pea bruschetta

Crushed broad bean and pea bruschetta

This fresh topping of minted broad beans, peas and poached eggs makes the ideal bruschetta for a tasty and filling breakfast or brunch.

MUSHROOM AND EGG BRUSCHETTA WITH SAGE BUTTER

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Mushroom and egg bruschetta with sage butter

Mushroom and egg bruschetta with sage butter

Goat's cheese and garlic bruschetta

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Goat cheese and garlic bruschetta

Goat cheese and garlic bruschetta

Bruschetta is one of those classic dishes that’s welcome at just about any meal, from a late breakfast to a late night snack. This garlicky goat’s cheese version is a creamy, tasty winner.

Bruschetta with eggplant and olive topping

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Bruschetta with eggplant and olive topping

Bruschetta with eggplant and olive topping

One of the most popular Italian antipasti – perfect for platters and sharing plates.

portobello bruschetta with grilled capsicum sauce

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Portobello bruschetta with grilled capsicum sauce

Portobello bruschetta with grilled capsicum sauce

BRUSCHETTA WITH TOMATO, BASIL AND CAPERS

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Bruschetta with tomato, basil and capers

Bruschetta with tomato, basil and capers

bruschetta caprese

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Bruschetta caprese

Bruschetta caprese

Italian sausage bruschetta

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Italian sausage bruschetta

Italian sausage bruschetta

tuna salad bruschetta

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Tuna salad bruschetta

Tuna salad bruschetta

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Spring greens and fetta bruschetta

Spring greens and fetta bruschetta

Move over tomato and basil there’s a new bruschetta in town.

asparagus and brie bruschetta

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Asparagus and brie bruschetta

Asparagus and brie bruschetta

Asparagus and melted brie make a delicious pair in this easy dish.

tomato and rocket bruschetta

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Tomato and rocket bruschetta

This tomato and rocket bruschetta would make a lovely fresh starter to your next summer barbecue. For a variation, replace the dill with basil and add a little garlic.

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Roasted mushroom bruschetta

Roasted mushroom bruschetta

Give your brunch a boost with this tasty bruschetta. Roasted mushroom with herbs and a spread of creamy ricotta for a satisfying lunch or brunch.

Bruschetta

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Bruschetta

The beauty of this bruschetta recipe lies in the simple combination of fresh ingredients. This dish is a popular addition to any antipasto plate, or delicious on its own.

Bruschetta with smoked salmon, cream cheese and rocket

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Bruschetta with smoked salmon, cream cheese and rocket

Bruschetta with smoked salmon, cream cheese and rocket

Whip up this light and delicious bruschetta for a quick lunch or appetiser.

roast pumpkin and fetta bruschetta

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Roast pumpkin and fetta bruschetta

Roast pumpkin and fetta bruschetta

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haloumi and avocado bruschetta

Excite your taste buds with this fresh and delicious haloumi and avocado bruschetta. It makes a brilliant snack, light lunch or dinner or starter to a dinner spread.

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

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Tomato bruschetta

Tomato bruschetta

No antipasto plate is complete without a serving of bruschetta. This tomato version may look simple, but the addition of fresh herbs and mozzarella take this classic dish to new heights.

Poached egg and avocado bruschetta

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Poached egg and avocado bruschetta

Poached egg and avocado bruschetta

This light, low GI, avocado and herb salad, sourdough bruschetta, is a perfect dish for brunch, or for an afternoon snack. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

smoked salmon bruschetta

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Smoked salmon bruschetta

Serve this delicious smoked salmon bruschetta to your guests at your next gathering. Topped with a sprig of fresh dill, and served with a glass of bubbles, they will be sure to please.

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Cherry tomato and goats cheese bruschetta

Cherry tomato and goats cheese bruschetta

The perfect combination of flavours and textures create the ideal starter for your Christmas gathering.

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE AND HALOUMI BRUSCHETTA

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Mediterranean vegetable and haloumi bruschetta

Mediterranean vegetable and haloumi bruschetta

Serve up this delicious Mediterranean style bruschetta at your next gathering. Haloumi is a cheese that just begs to be grilled, and combined with tomatoes, basil and capers it is out of this world.

Bruschetta Fingers

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Bruschetta fingers

Bruschetta fingers

prawn and basil bruschetta

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Prawn and basil bruschetta

Prawn and basil bruschetta

lamb and rocket bruschetta

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Lamb and rocket bruschetta

Lamb and rocket bruschetta

A delicious and filling antipasto that is perfect for tapas or cocktail food.

artichoke and fetta bruschetta

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Artichoke and feta bruschetta

Artichoke and feta bruschetta

This delicious spin on traditional bruschetta is a perfect starter for a summer barbecue.

bruschetta niçoise

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Bruschetta niçoise

Bruschetta niçoise

The classic French flavours of salade niçoise work wonderfully as a topping for this speedy bruschetta.

bruschetta with strawberry, banana and ricotta

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Bruschetta with strawberry, banana and ricotta

Bruschetta with strawberry, banana and ricotta

This beautiful sweet bruschetta recipe combines fresh strawberries and bananas, creamy ricotta cheese and sticky honey to create the ultimate indulgent breakfast, brunch or dessert.

ALMOND SKORDALIA AND PUMPKIN BRUSCHETTA

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Almond skordalia and pumpkin bruschetta

Almond skordalia and pumpkin bruschetta

The combination of grilled pumpkin, creamy feta and almond skordalia adds a delicious twist to this popular Italian starter.

creamy mushroom bruschetta

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Creamy mushroom bruschetta

Creamy mushroom bruschetta

glazed fig bruschetta

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Glazed fig bruschetta

Glazed fig bruschetta

Bacon, egg and PUMPKIN FEAST BRUSCHETTA

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Bacon, egg and pumpkin feast bruschetta

Bacon, egg and pumpkin feast bruschetta

There is nothing more satisfying than a hearty meal to start the day. This breakfast bruschetta sets a high benchmark.

MUSHROOM AND SPINACH BRUSCHETTA
(Credit: Australian Women’s Weekly)

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Mushroom and spinach bruschetta

Mushroom and spinach bruschetta

Bruschetta is an antipasto, or starter, from Italy that like so many other Italian delights has been adopted by the rest of the world! This spinach and mushroom version is simple but yummy.

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