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August 8, 2011
Cheese-Tomato Toasts
Snacks & Appetizers
Prep time:
10 minutesCooking time:
5 minutes“Smoked mozzarella gives this appetizer a distinct flavor, but Grandma often used plain mozzarella if she couldn't find the smoked cheese at the market. ”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 12 ( 1/2-inch thick) slices Italian bread
- 2 garlic cloves, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tomatoes, sliced into 6 thin slices each
- 1/2 pound smoked or plain mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions
1
Preheat broiler. Broil bread until golden on both sides, about 11/2 minutes per side.
2
Rub 1 side of bread with garlic halves. Brush with olive oil.
3
Pat each tomato slice dry. Lay tomato slices on bread.
4
Divide shredded mozzarella among bread. Broil until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
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For a speedy way to peel garlic, lay the clove on its side. Using the flat side of a kitchen knife, press firmly on the clove to crush it and loosen the skin. Remove and discard skin.
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