Everyone always LOVES these delicious and simple toasts. Serve them as a side dish or appetizer. A crusty baguette toasted with fresh mozzarella and tomato and garnished with basil.
Prep: Heat oven High broil. Slice the baguette in half, lengthwise, so that you're left with two long halves of bread. Slice the mozzarella ball into very thin slices. Sliced the tomatoes into thin slices.
1 Crusty French Baguette, 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, 4 Roma tomatoes
Assemble: Layer mozzarella slices along the bread, cut size up.
Broil: Place on a baking tray and broil for 3-4 minutes or until mozzarella has begun to melt and bubble slightly.
Add toppings: Remove from oven and lay tomato slices on top. Return to oven for 1-2 more minutes. Remove from oven.
Garnish with fresh chopped basil, a pinch of flakey salt, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, if desired.