Warm Bruschetta Casserole

Transform your favorite Italian appetizer into a cozy, crowd-pleasing dish with this Warm Bruschetta Casserole. Packed with toasted cubes of French or Italian bread, sweet and juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil, this casserole is layered with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for the ultimate comfort food twist. A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a tangy-sweet finish, elevating every bite with bold flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, it’s the perfect dish for family dinners, potlucks, or an indulgent appetizer. Serve it warm and watch it disappear within minutes! Keywords: warm bruschetta casserole, easy Italian casserole, tomato basil casserole, cheesy bruschetta bake, quick comfort food recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups (cut into cubes) French or Italian bread
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Fresh basil, chopped
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread evenly across the baking dish and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss to coat, then bake for 8 minutes, or until the bread is lightly toasted. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are slightly softened.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped basil.

Step 6

Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the toasted bread cubes in the baking dish.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

Step 8

Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted and bubbling.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle the casserole with balsamic glaze just before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a main dish, side, or appetizer, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2612.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5360.3

Total Fat 125.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 200.6mg	0%
Sodium 11733.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 800.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.0g	0%
Total Sugars 56.1g
Protein 211.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3194.1mg	0%
Iron 48.3mg	0%
Potassium 3775.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.7%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 61.9%