BAKED CAPRESE SALAD

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Giada De Laurentis - I used day old foccacio bread, mixed minced garlic and olive oil to brush onto the slices of bread.

Provided by Cristina Barry

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 loaf baguette, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices (about 30 to 36 slices)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
5 roma tomatoes, sliced
1 1/4 lbs fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 bunch fresh basil leaf, stemmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Arrange the sliced baguette bread on a baking sheet.
  • Brush with some of the olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake until the bread is pale golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven.
  • Top each slice of bread with a slice of tomato and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Top each slice of tomato with a slice of mozzarella and sprinkle with salt.
  • Return the baking sheet to the oven until the cheese and tomato are warmed, about 5 minutes.
  • Arrange the toasts on a serving platter.
  • Top each toast with a basil leaf.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.6, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 56.1, Sodium 1103.9, Carbohydrate 75.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5, Protein 31.1

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