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Caprese Baked Tomatoes

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 20-25 slices 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This baked tomatoes recipe with melty mozzarella, parmesan, and herby basil is an easy 15-minute appetizer packed with fresh Italian flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 5 tomatoes, 1/4″ slices (on-the-vine kind or beef steak)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Slice your tomatoes in 1/4″ slices and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  3. Sprinkle each tomato with parmesan cheese and top with a slice of mozzarella. Then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  5. Remove from oven and turn on the broiler. Place tomatoes back in the oven and broil until cheese is slightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and top with basil. Serve.