Open Face Mozzarella Sandwich

22 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 25 min

“This is a good way to use up some leftover Italian bread -- or any bread for that matter. Fresh mozzarella melted over vine ripe tomatoes and basil, then drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Yummy! A nice glass of red wine and you're in heaven! Enjoy with a nice salad or a cup of soup; makes a lovely lunch or afternoon snack.” - by Julia

Ingredients

4 slices Italian bread
4 slices ripe tomato
4 leaves fresh basil
4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided

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Original recipe yields 4 sandwiches

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the 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.
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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
205 cal
10%

Fat
13.6 g
21%

Carbs
12.6 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Jillian

Mar. 16, 2011

"Wonderful sandwich that's quick, easy and delicious! I used a loaf of Italian breaf. I toasted the bread in the broiler first, salted the tomatoes in order to get the water out of them and added a lit..." See moretle cracked black pepper. I didn't bother putting this in the oven but enjoyed this with just the bread being toasted. I cut in into sections and wow - excellent without a ton of effort!"

connie

May. 11, 2011

"We have eating a version of this a long time. But first, toast bread and rub raw garlic on it while it is still warm. 1/2 Cheese goes on bread first, then tomato, rest of cheese, then basil. Yum!..." See more!!"