Description
A delightful dish that combines fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic with crispy toasted French bread, perfect as an appetizer or side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large French baguette, sliced in halves
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the garlic butter by mixing softened unsalted butter with minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly across the sliced baguette.
- Add the shredded mozzarella generously over the garlic butter.
- Layer the fresh tomato slices on top of the cheese.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispy top.
- Add chopped fresh basil on top after baking.
- Cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute butter with a vegan spread and use plant-based cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: garlic bread, tomato basil, appetizer, Italian bread, bread recipe