Easy Baked Tomatoes and Mozzarella
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How to make this super easy baked tomatoes and mozzarella. It’s the perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal and it’s keto.
Summer gardening for us is usually all about tomatoes. I’m an equal opportunity gardener but the hubs has a huge soft spot for growing tomatoes.
So, when you grow almost nothing but tomatoes, you need to come up with different ways to prepare them.
Sadly, we haven’t been able to plant a garden this year but that doesn’t mean we aren’t eating our fair share of tomatoes.
Our fave new tomato recipe just happens to be super simple and super tasty, with lots of melted cheese and fresh basil. The hubs just can’t get enough.
I’ll usually whip this super simple baked tomato recipe together while the hubs makes a salad.
I just slice up some tomatoes and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. I’m sure you could grill these as well but I usually just pop them in the oven.
The cheese is next.
I like to use mozzarella but I’m sure any cheese that melts would be good.
Next, I add a quick sprinkle of oregano, salt and pepper. Then I top each slice with a fresh basil leaf and a sprinkle of olive oil.
There’s no measuring with this recipe. Just add the amounts you would like.
You can’t get any easier than that!
Once it’s all gussied up with yummy cheese and spices, I pop it into a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Then I switch the oven to broil and let it go another 3-5 minutes until the cheese gets nice and toasty.
I could stop right there and they would be good but I added a bit of my balsamic dressing to kick it up a notch.
If you don’t want to make dressing, you can just add a bit of balsamic on its own.
Yum!
So quick, so easy and so delicious!
I’m always looking for more tomato recipes. Tell me, what quick and easy ways do you like to serve fresh tomatoes?
Easy Baked Tomatoes and Mozzarella
A great way to prepare your fresh garden tomatoes. Make this easy baked tomato with mozzarella and fresh basil. A tasty appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 vine ripe tomatoes
- mozzarella cheese
- oregano
- salt and pepper
- fresh basil leaves
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Set oven to 400'
- Slice tomatoes
- Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
- Top slices with mozzarella, oregano, salt & pepper and fresh basil
- Drizzle each slice with olive oil
- Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is bubbling
- Broil for 4-5 minutes to brown cheese
- Plate slices and drizzle with balsamic vinegar
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
2 slicesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 77Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 52mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 3g
My blogging BFF’s are sharing their tomato recipes today, too. Make sure you check out their fave ways to serve them.
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I’m putting these on the grill tonight!
I hope you were able to try and enjoy them like we do! 🙂
Hi Kristi,, Mmmmm this looks so good, I have got to try this recipe!!!
I hope you do, Kaycee! We love it so much that we make it several times a week! 🙂 Thanks for stopping in my friend!
Yum! I make something similar but I chop the basil and add it after the cooking so it retains more fresh
basil flavor and looks bright and pretty too!
That sounds like a good idea, Judy! I was too impatient making mine (I wanted to eat:) ), so plopping a leaf on was quick.
Kristi, these tomatoes look so yummy! And low carb so I am all in!!!
What a great idea for a summer side dish. I love summer tomatoes and we haven’t grown any in years since hubby doesn’t want to fool with them so I drive to the farmer’s market for locally grown ones and they are so good. I’m going to try your recipe.
Thanks so much, Kim! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Sounds yummy and easy, that is exactly how i like things right now. It has been hot in Oklahoma and cooking is something i am not into, thanks.
I’m with you, Marlene, it’s just too hot to cook. These are totally worth it though, and only take a few minutes to make. Hope you’re having a great weekend. Stay cool!
Looks good, Kristi! I’m a sucker for anything smothered in cheese. 😉
Thanks so much, Kim! You can never go wrong with melted cheese. 😉
Yum—sure looks good. I’ Going to try it tonight!
You have shared some really delicious simple recipes. Thanks. Stay cool🥵
Thanks so much! They are so easy (and delish) that we have been making them several times a week. Let me know what you think.