garlic cheese tomato toast: a quick tasty delight! Recipe
A quick and tasty delight featuring garlic, cheese, and tomatoes on crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Garlic Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Toast:
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 4 slices of crusty bread (such as sourdough or ciabatta)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the garlic oil: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the bread: Brush one side of each slice of bread with the garlic oil mixture.
- Bake the bread: Place the bread slices on a baking sheet, oil side up, and bake for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Add toppings: Layer tomato slices on the bread, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake again: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Finish and garnish: Remove from the oven, let cool, and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes before baking.
- Substitute mozzarella with feta cheese for a tangy flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
