Description
Delicious and easy Tomato Basil Mozzarella Toast made with fresh ingredients, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Crusty French Baguette
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 Roma tomatoes (thinly sliced)
- 4 fresh basil leaves (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Heat oven on High broil, positioning the rack 6–8 inches below the broiler.
- Slice the baguette in half lengthwise.
- Slice the mozzarella ball into very thin slices.
- Layer mozzarella slices along the cut side of the bread.
- Place on a baking tray and broil for 3-4 minutes until cheese begins to melt.
- Remove from oven and lay tomato slices on top.
- Return to oven for 1-2 more minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil and slice into pieces.
- Garnish with salt and pepper, if desired.
Notes
Use thin mozzarella slices for better melting. Dry tomatoes before assembly to avoid soggy toast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg