Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta Slices

Category: Appetizers & Sides


Ingredients:
4 tomatoes, sliced (your choice of thickness)
1 cup fresh basil leaves, washed and spun dry
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. chopped garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large French baquettes, sliced 1-inch thick (about 36 slices)
1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Directions:
Toss tomato slices in a bowl with your choice of seasonings and olive oil. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line tomato slices on a cookie sheet. Bake for about 15 min. or until tomatoes have a golden brown crust. In a small mixing bowl, chop a portion of the basil, mix the chopped garlic with some olive oil. set aside.
On a baking sheet, line up baguette slices. Toast in oven for about 3 minutes or until light golden brown. Working quickly, rub the basil and chopped garlic mix on the toasted side of each slice and then lay a piece of mozzarella cheese on top. Place bread back in oven and melt cheese slightly, about 45 seconds. Remove from oven and spread tomato slices on each piece.

Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta Slices

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