Description
Cheesy Tomato Bread – Consist of toasty seasoned garlic bread topped with a slice of fresh tomato and melted cheese that is served as an appetizer. It is both satisfying and fulfilling with an appearance similar to a pizza, but the flavors closely related to the bruschetta.
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of bread, cut into ½ to ¾-inch round slices
- 2 to 3 fresh or regular round tomatoes, sliced into ¼-inch thick
- 12 to 14 slices Mozzarella cheese or shredded Mozzarella
- Chopped basil (for sprinkling on top of tomato slices)
Garlic Mixture
- 1 roasted whole head of garlic, garlic pulp released
- 2 tablespoons softened salted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped basil
Instructions
- Cut off the top of this garlic head, about ¼ inch, exposing the cloves.
- Remove any loose outer skin and wrap in aluminum foil. Place in a baking pan.
- Roast the whole head of garlic for 40 minutes at 400°F or until the garlic cloves are soft and caramelized.
- Gently squeeze the garlic pulp into a bowl and whisk into a smooth texture.
- Add the remaining ingredients for the garlic mixture and whisk until a paste is formed. Set aside.
- Spread evenly on top of each bread slice with the garlic mixture.
- Top with a slice of tomato and sprinkle with some chopped basil.
- Cover the tomato with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
You can use French, Italian or Sourdough bread. The bread usually yields 12 to 14 slices.
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Cheesy Tomato Bread, Tomato Bread, Pan con Queso y Tomate