I grew up on the East coast where rough winters were the norm. Eight years ago, my family moved to Northern California where the winters are not so rough. Even so, you might be surprised to know that we still get a cold, rainy winter and have many chilly days. Just a few weeks ago it was in the 30's every morning as I brought my kids to school. There was a definite chill in the air and I tried to stay indoors as much as possible, enjoying the company of friends and some comforting food like this Tex-Mex Bruschetta Recipe.
This chilly "Hibernation Season" is the perfect time stay indoors and be cozy and warm while enjoying your favorite TV shows with family and friends. We often like to enjoy snacks while group watching our favorite shows. I mean when you have a gathering of family and friends it would be rude not to provide some delicious bites, right? When I am looking for food to serve to my guests during hibernation season, I keep a few things in mind. First, I need to make something that cooks up quick. I don't want to spend all my time in the kitchen and miss out on my favorite shows. Second, I look for something that is easy to eat and doesn't necessarily require cutting or utensils. Lastly, because of the chilly weather outdoors, I try to provide my friends with hearty comfort food. This Tex-Mex Bruschetta Recipe meets all of my criteria.
Whether you are group watching a sporting event or your favorite drama, comedy or action TV show, try this Tex-Mex Bruschetta. Watching TV with friends and family is so much more fun than watching alone. I must admit, we pause quite a bit to stop and discuss or just shout out "oh no they didn't!" but that just adds to the fun!
Tex-Mex Bruschetta Recipe
Being from an Italian background. I am big fan of traditional bruschetta. I make it often when entertaining. My husband is a lover of Mexican food and thought it would be fun to add a Tex-Mex twist to traditional bruschetta. The recipe starts out like a typical bruschetta recipe - get a loaf of French bread and cut it into ½ inch slices.
After cutting your French bread, brush some olive oil on each piece. A pastry brush works perfectly for this step. Pop the bread in a 400 degree oven for 5 minutes to toast it.
While the bread in in the oven, get the bruschetta mix ready. This is where the recipe deviates a bit from traditional bruschetta. The key to this Tex-Mex Bruschetta recipe is Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles. The green chiles add a kick to this bruschetta that will surprise your guests in a great way.
Mix all the ingredients together. I added some cilantro because I really love the fresh flavor. Some people are not fans of cilantro, and if that is the case with you, simply leave it out.
Scoop a spoonful of the bruschetta mixture onto each toasted slice of French bread and serve.
This bruschetta recipe also makes a great topping for chicken. It's versatile and easy, which is why I have been making it so much lately.
This Tex-Mex Bruschetta recipe has become one of my go-to recipes for entertaining. I love that it comes together in just a few minutes.
Hibernation season is a wonderful time to gather with friends and family and enjoy some quality entertainment and easy comfort food.
Tex-Mex Bruschetta Recipe
Ingredients
- loaf of French bread
- 4 tbs of olive oil
- 2 cans cans RO*TEL Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- ½ cup red onion chopped
- 4 tbs chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut the loaf of French bread into ½ inch slices and place on pan.
- Brush the top of each slice with olive oil.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes until the tops have started to brown.
- Open and drain cans of RO*TEL.
- In a small bowl mix RO*TEL, garlic, onion and cilantro and set aside.
- Remove bread from oven and top with RO*TEL mixture and serve.
Eileen
I make bruschetta a lot. There have been times I wanted it but didn't feel like cutting tomatoes or they were out of season. I love Ro-tel, a wonderful product and I this is a wonderful way to have my bruschetta and not a lot of fuss. Yummy
Hannah
MM Bruschetta is awesome! I would never have thought to use the one with green chiles. This seems like a great mexican spin on an italian fav. Thanks for sharing!
Kendra
Those look so yummy and easy to make. Perfect for a party!
Nikka Shae
Oh!! I like this Tex-Mex meal!! I'm from Texas and I love Tex-Mex!! This would go great with my Tex-Mex enchiladas I make!!!
Siniciliya
Love all brusccettas and all TexMex!!! Where was this post when I was throwing a Mex party a week ago?))))
Onica (MommyFactor)
What a quick and yummy recipe. Gotta try it on the weekend.
Stacey
This looks yummy! Ro-Tel would make it easy and tasty. And what a perfect appetizer. thanks!
michele
This recipe fits my requirements for hibernation season too... number one being using the oven to keep my kitchen warm. I love bruschetta and your take on using rotel is a great one!!
jill conyers
Tex Mex is one of my favorites! I never thought to combine the flavors of tex mex with an Italian recipe. yum!
Debra
This sounds delicious! I am going to have to try this out this weekend! Yummy~
Ana De- Jesus
I love the amped up version of the bruschetta I would enjoy eating this with a nice olive and feta salad with some chillies. I love the extra kick!
Deb- It's me, debcb!
Nice twist on a classic. I'l have to try this.