on Aug 02, 2022, Updated Apr 27, 2024
What are Rusks?
If you don’t know what rusk is, you are missing out on this crispy goodness. Rusks are double baked bread and very similar to melba toast. In Italy they are called “Frese or Friselle,” in Greece, “Paximadi” and in Bulgaria we call it “Suxar.” In Turkish they are known as “Peksimet” and in America I have been told they go by name of “Rusks” or “Melba Toast.” Also please don’t confuse cake rusks with regular rusks as cake rusks are sweet and not ideal for this recipe. You can use any double-baked bread alternative as they carry it in every grocery store.
Why You’ll Love Greek Bruschetta
It is a Cretan meze consisting of a slice of soaked dried bread or rusk topped with tomatoes. We also love crumbled feta or mizithra cheese, and flavored with herbs such as dried oregano. For a salty component, try adding olives to elevate the dish.
How to Prepare Greek Bruschetta
💦 Wash and dry the tomato, then cut off a bit of the end with a knife. 🍅 Grate the tomato using the largest side of a handheld grater over a bowl, discarding the skin. 🧂 Add salt, dry oregano, and olive oil to the grated tomatoes and mix well. 🍞 Spread the tomato mixture onto rusks or another double-baked bread alternative. 🧀 Crumble feta cheese on top, allow the mixture to soften the bread for a few minutes, and then enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for Greek Bruschetta
Feel free to mix and match these variations to create your favorite version of this Greek Bruschetta and to align with your taste preferences and dietary needs!
Best Served With
Grilled meats such as Chicken Souvlaki Skewers, lamb kebabs, or grilled fish A tapas-style spread, along with other appetizers such as Spanish tortilla, marinated olives, and cheese platters A classic Greek salad with cucumbers, olives, red onions, and a tangy vinaigrette
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