Description
Festive wreath-shaped garlic bread topped with bruschetta, perfect for Christmas entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the garlic bread:
- 1 (16 oz) loaf French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- For the bruschetta topping:
- 6 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the bruschetta topping:
- In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Prepare the bread:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the French bread into slices but not all the way through the bottom, creating a wreath shape by arranging slices in a circle.
- Mix softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, and salt. Spread generously between the bread slices.
- Wrap in foil and bake for 10 minutes, then unwrap and bake another 5 minutes until golden.
- Top with bruschetta mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
Can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 5g