Description
Mediterranean roasted tomatoes with mozzarella deliver garden-fresh flavors through simple ingredients. Herb-infused cheese melts perfectly over ripe tomatoes, creating a delightful side dish you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large roma tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup (½ cup) chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Slicing and Arrangement: Cut ripe tomatoes into uniform 1/4-inch rounds and position them in a single, non-overlapping layer across the prepared baking sheet.
- Cheese Layering: Create a flavor-packed foundation by sprinkling Parmesan cheese over each tomato slice, followed by a generous covering of shredded mozzarella to ensure a rich, melted texture.
- Herbal and Oil Enhancement: Scatter torn fresh basil leaves across the cheese-topped tomatoes and drizzle extra virgin olive oil evenly to boost flavor and encourage golden browning.
- Initial Baking: Slide the baking sheet into a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, allowing tomatoes to soften and cheese to begin melting.
- Final Broiling and Serving: Activate the broiler for 2-3 minutes to achieve a perfectly golden-brown, slightly crispy cheese topping. Remove from oven and allow a brief 1-2 minute rest before serving warm as an elegant side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Slice Uniformly: Consistent 1/4-inch tomato rounds ensure even cooking and professional presentation.
- Cheese Layer Strategy: Apply Parmesan first, then mozzarella to create a complex, rich melted cheese texture with perfect golden browning.
- Prevent Soggy Outcome: Avoid overlapping tomato slices and use parchment paper to maintain crisp edges and prevent moisture buildup.
- Broiling Precision: Watch carefully during final 2-3 minutes to achieve golden-brown cheese without burning, as temperature can quickly change.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg