Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Sandwiches

I've been addicted to these lately and finely feel like I have the method perfected, for my tastes at least. I like having them for dinner with steamed artichokes on the side. You can buy fresh mozzarella for really cheap ($6 for two huge logs) at Costco, otherwise it tends to cost $5 packed in the little tubs of water with just enough for two people. It goes bad quickly too, so use it up within a week, maybe two.

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Sandwiches
Serves 1 for dinner, two for lunch

1 large ball of fresh, water packed Mozzarella, or 1/3 of a huge costco log (see above)
1 large bag of Basil
1 1/2 roma tomato per person
1 sandwich size baguette per person
1 clove of garlic
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper

Slice baguette in half length wise & stick cut sides up under the broiler until it is crunchy but not too browned. Remove from heat. Slice garlic clove in half and rub over the cut/toasted side until the bread softens. The garlic will disinegrate/melt into the bread. Do this to both halves of the baguette. Drizzle both halves with olive oil.

Core tomatoes and slice aprox 1/4 inch thick. Lay slices on baguette halves and then sprinkle with salt & pepper. Cover tomtoes w/ basil leaves. Slice Mozzarella the same way and lay on top of the basil. Eat cold, or broil for 2 more minutes until the cheese just barely melts.

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