Gunpowder Bruschetta
Simple ingredients, big payoff. This Gunpowder Bruschetta is built on crisp, toasted bread and fresh toppings, finished with just a few shakes of our Gunpowder Seasoning to add balance, depth, and a little edge. It’s the kind of appetizer that works just as well around the fire as it does on a dinner table.
Ingredients
Baguette or crusty Italian bread, sliced into ½-inch rounds
Olive oil
Fresh tomatoes, finely diced
Fresh basil, thinly sliced
Garlic, lightly grated or minced
Optional: balsamic glaze or shaved Parmesan
Toast the Crostini
Brush both sides of the bread slices lightly with olive oil. Toast on a grill, in a skillet, or in the oven at 400°F until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly.
Make the Bruschetta Topping
In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Assemble
Spoon the tomato mixture onto each toasted crostini. Finish with a couple of shakes of Gunpowder Seasoning on top of each piece.
Finish and Serve
Optional finishes include a drizzle of balsamic glaze or a few shavings of Parmesan. Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp.
Notes from the Kitchen
Gunpowder adds depth without overpowering the fresh tomatoes.
Toasting the bread over live fire adds an extra layer of flavor.
This works great as a starter, a side, or something to snack on while the grill heats up.
Fresh, simple, and built for sharing—this is bruschetta done the Ranch & Rifle way.
