How to make an Open Faced Italian Tomato Sandwich

This is a quick and easy recipe for a toasted open faced Italian style tomato sandwich with olive oil, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil and black pepper. It is good as a snack or simple meal.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• sliced bread (your choice)
• butter
• extra virgin olive oil
• sliced tomatoes
• sliced mozzarella cheese
• chopped basil, fresh or dried
• black pepper

1. Butter the bread and drizzle with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil.

2. Place sliced tomatoes onto bread, and sprinkle with a little basil and pepper. Drizzle with a little more olive oil (not too much - don't drown it!).

3. Place sliced mozzarella cheese onto tomatoes. Sprinkle a little more basil and pepper onto the mozzarella.

4. Toast in the oven until cheese is melted. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• Don't let the bottom of the bread burn!

[kittycooks]

on 8/30/2009 This sounds easy to make in my toaster oven. Thanks for the recipe!