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Open Face Mozzarella Sandwich

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Recipe Summary Open Face Mozzarella Sandwich

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.

Ingredients | Family Opening Christmas Presents

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

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.

Info | Family Opening Christmas Presents

prep: 15 mins cook: 10 mins total: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 sandwiches

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