Description
A delightful Tomato Toast recipe featuring crisp bread topped with juicy tomatoes and melted cheese, evoking summer nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (preferably artisan like sourdough or ciabatta)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toast the bread slices until golden brown (3-5 minutes).
- Mix mayonnaise and minced garlic in a bowl and let sit.
- Spread the garlicky mayo on the toasted bread.
- Layer the sliced tomato on top of the mayo.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the tomatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. If storing leftovers, keep components separate to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg