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Tomato, Basil and Cheese Appetizers
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Tomato Basil Cheese Appetizers feature Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella cheese, resting on top of a garlic/oil infused french baguette slice.
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: tomato basil cheese appetizers
Servings: 24 appetizers
Calories Per Serving: 115 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped basil (plus additional for garnish, if desired)
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil* *DIVIDED USE
  • French baguette , cut into 24 1/2" thick slices
  • 24 thin slices mozzarella cheese (approx. 6 ounces)
  • 4-5 ripe Roma tomatoes
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350℉.

  2. In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, chopped basil, garlic, and olive oil. Reserve one Tablespoon of this mixture in a small separate bowl.

  3. Place baguette slices on a large baking sheet. Brush the tops of each slice with the olive oil/garlic mixture. Bake at 350℉. for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven.

  4. Top each slice with 1 slice tomato, followed by 1 slice of mozzarella cheese. Drizzle the top of the cheese with the remaining Tablespoon of oil/garlic mixture.

  5. Place baking sheet back into the oven for a minute or two, until the cheese has begun to melt. Remove from heat. Garnish each slice with a small amount of additional fresh chopped basil, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Original Recipe Source: Unknown.

Nutrition Facts
Tomato, Basil and Cheese Appetizers
Amount Per Serving (1 piece)
Calories 115
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.