Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Baked Panzanella Caprese






Ingredients

  • Butter, for greasing baking sheet
  • 2 Tomatoes cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 mozzarella cheese slices
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 to 8 (1/2-inch thick) slices country white bread

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.Grease a 9 by 12-inch rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.

Arrange the tomato slices/onion slices on the bottom of the baking sheet in a single layer.Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes. Lay the cheese slices on top in a single layer. Sprinkle with the garlic and basil and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the bread slices on top and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the filling is bubbling and the bread is crisp and golden. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Can be served as starter or mini meal with soup.