Open-Face Mozzarella Sandwich

Name: Open-Face Mozzarella Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
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

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This mozzarella toast 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! Pair this with a nice glass of red wine, and you'll be in heaven! Enjoy with a nice salad or a cup of soup; makes a lovely lunch or afternoon snack.

Recipe by Julia Monroe

Updated on February 24, 2023

close up view of two Open-Face Mozzarella Sandwich with tomatoes, garnished with fresh basil, on a white plate

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 sandwiches

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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

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay 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 (per serving)

205	Calories
14g	Fat
13g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 205
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	17%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 160mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 3mg	14%
Calcium 183mg	14%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 77mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.