Open-Face Mozzarella Sandwich
Description
The time-honored flavors of basil, tomato, and mozzarella are baked on Italian bread for a quick but elegant melted cheese sandwich. Add a glass of wine or a cup of soup for the perfect light summer lunch.
Ingredients
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4 slices Italian bread
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4 slices ripe tomato
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4 leaves fresh basil
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4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay 4 slices of Italian bread out on the prepared baking sheet; top each piece of bread with a tomato slice, a basil leaf, and a slice of mozzarella cheese.
2
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted, about 7 minutes. Drizzle each sandwich with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.