Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yields
8-12 servings
Giada makes a simple, fun baked version of the traditional Caprese salad.
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ingredients
1
loaf baguette, cut into ½" thick slices (about 30 to 36 slices)
¼
cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5
Roma tomatoes, sliced
1 ¼
lb(s) fresh mozzarella, sliced
1
bunch fresh basil leaves, stemmed
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directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450ºF.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.