Description
This easy side is a warm, deliciously melty twist on the classic Caprese salad. They take little time to assemble and less than 10 minutes in the oven.
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Ingredients
- 6 large ripe tomatoes
- 8oz fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- 1 large bunch fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Cut the tomatoes across into 1/4-inch thick rounds, discarding the top and bottom rounds. Top a slice of tomato with a slice of mozzarella and a basil leaf. Repeat with a slice of tomato, a slice of mozzarella, and a basil leaf. Top with a third slice of tomato. Repeat so you have 8 to 10 individual stacks. Transfer the stack to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the stacks with the olive oil, and season to taste with sea salt and pepper.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Turn the broiler on and broil until the mozzarella begins to melt, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is part of Menu 36, which includes: Marinated Vegetables, Nana’s Linguine with Clam Sauce, Sicilian Marinated Shrimp, Baked Caprese Salad, and Chestnut Cake.