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Baked Mozzarella

5 from 1 vote
Serves: 4
Baked mozzarella with cherry tomatoes and basil, served with crusty bread for dipping.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • Extra virgin olive oil for greasing and drizzling
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 10 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Fresh basil chopped (for garnish)
  • Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven broiler.
  • Lightly grease a small ovenproof dish with extra virgin olive oil. Alternately layer the mozzarella slices and halved cherry tomatoes in the dish, then sprinkle with minced garlic.
    Alternately layering mozzarella slices and cherry tomatoes with minced garlic for baked mozzarella.
  • Drizzle a bit more olive oil over the top.
    Baked mozzarella with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil.
  • Place the dish on the middle rack under the broiler. Broil for 4-7 minutes until the mozzarella melts and turns bubbly.
    Baked mozzarella with tomatoes and garlic in a white baking dish.
  • Remove from the oven and serve hot, garnished with fresh basil on top and crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) Protein: 13g (26%) Fat: 13g (20%) Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) Sodium: 360mg (16%) Fiber: 0.3g (1%) Sugar: 2g (2%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.

Author: Amelia Mapstone
Course:Appetizer
Cuisine:American, Italian-American
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