OPEN FACE MOZZARELLA SANDWICH

Open Face Mozzarella Sandwich image

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.

Provided by Julia Monroe

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 160.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g