Description
Indulge in warm, cheesy baked tomatoes featuring ripe Roma tomatoes, Parmesan, and mozzarella, topped with fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes neatly on the baking sheet.
- Top each slice with a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil on top to enhance flavor and promote browning.
- Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
- Switch to broil for 2-3 minutes to achieve a lovely golden crust on the cheese.
- Serve warm as a tantalizing side or delightful appetizer.
Notes
For an enhanced experience, serve with balsamic reduction or alongside grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg