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Ingredients
- 1 loaf baguette, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices (about 30 to 36 slices)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 1 1/4 pounds fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, stemmed
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Arrange the sliced baguette bread on a baking sheet. Brush with some of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake until the bread is pale golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven. Top each slice of bread with a slice of tomato and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top each slice of tomato with a slice of mozzarella and sprinkle with salt. Return the baking sheet to the oven until the cheese and tomato are warmed, about 5 minutes.
Arrange the toasts on a serving platter. Top each toast with a basil leaf. Using the brush, drizzle the remaining olive oil over the basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.
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By Iconoclast19
Jacksonville
on September 24, 2012
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I love Margarita Pizza, and since this is similar, I was pretty sure I would really like this. This FAR EXCEEDED my expectations. It is SO delicious, and I think the reason it's even better than the Margarita pizza is the layers of seasoning (salt and pepper. The only thing I would warn about is I did leave the bread in for the full five minutes both times and the crust was burned after the first 5 minutes, and even more so after the next 5 minutes, which made it bitter. The next time I make this, I will take the bread out after about 3 minutes the first round, and then I should be able to leave it in the full 5 minutes the second round. Ovens vary, so it could just be my oven, therefore I recommend just keeping an eye on it and be ready to pull it out before 5 minutes if you see the crust getting too dark. Even with the burned crust this was just absolutely delicious AND beautiful. Definitely make this recipe!
By foquilluk
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on August 09, 2012
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This recipe is very easy and delicious! I love watching your shows during my lunch break. I plan on making more of your wonderful dishes in the near future= Thank you Giada!
By othgyal25
Toronto
on July 06, 2012
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I love this recipe! Its so simple and the amount of each ingredient used can vary and it will still taste good!
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