Description
A delicious and easy appetizer. The balsamic vinegar gives it a little bite. Dried basil can be substituted but it is best with fresh.
Ingredients
- 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh basil, stems removed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 French baguette
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven on broiler setting.
- In a large bowl
- combine the roma tomatoes
- sun-dried tomatoes
- garlic
- olive oil
- vinegar
- basil
- salt
- and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
- Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet
- arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes
- until slightly brown.
- Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
- Broil for 5 minutes
- or until the cheese is melted.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 7 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 12