Cheese and Tomato Baguette Slices
Turn your everyday baguette into a crowd-pleasing appetizer with these irresistible Cheese and Tomato Baguette Slices! Featuring a golden base of olive oil-brushed and garlic-rubbed baguette slices, this recipe layers creamy fresh mozzarella with juicy, ripe tomato slices for the perfect bite. A quick bake in the oven melts the cheese just right, while a final touch of fragrant, torn basil adds a burst of fresh flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is an effortless way to deliver bold, Italian-inspired flavors to the table. Perfect as a snack, party appetizer, or light side dish, these cheesy bites redefine gourmet simplicity. Keywords: cheese and tomato appetizer, quick baguette recipes, mozzarella and tomato snack, easy basil appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole baguette
- 200 grams fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic clove
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices on a slight diagonal to create more surface area.
Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet.
Drizzle the slices with olive oil evenly, and then season with a small pinch of salt and pepper.
Peel and mince the garlic clove. Rub the minced garlic gently over each slice of bread to impart a subtle garlic flavor.
Cut the fresh mozzarella into thin slices, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Slice the ripe tomatoes thinly, also about 1/4 inch thick.
Layer each baguette slice with one or two pieces of mozzarella followed by a slice of tomato.
Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for about 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let the slices cool slightly for a couple of minutes.
Tear the fresh basil leaves by hand and sprinkle over the top of each baguette slice.
Serve immediately and enjoy your cheese and tomato baguette slices as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.3 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 157 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 5582 mg | 243% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.8 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 80.4 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1233 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1152 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
