Best 7 Baked Tomato Basil Mozzarella Appetizer Recipes

BAKED TOMATOES WITH MOZZARELLA AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F
• Place tomato slices on a parchment lined baking sheet
• Top each tomato with a layer or parmesan and then a layer or mozzarella
• Sprinkle the chopped basil on top of each tomato
• Drizzle lightly with olive oil
• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly
• Turn off oven and broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese
• Serve immediately. Enjoy!

MARINATED MOZZARELLA & TOMATO APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Combine salad dressing, basil, chives and pepper. Add cheese and tomatoes; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours to let flavors blend., Meanwhile, toss baguette pieces with oil and salt; arrange on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted, 4-5 minutes. Cool completely. Just before serving, add toasted bread to cheese mixture; toss to combine. If desired, thread tomatoes, cheese and bread on skewers for serving.

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA BITES

Steps:

• Using a toothpick, spear a half of a tomato, a leaf of basil, a mozzarella ball, and another half of a tomato. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Place on a serving dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix the vinegar and oil together in a small bowl to serve as a dipping sauce.

BAKED MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO-BASIL ANTIPASTI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In four 12- to 16-ounce or one 1-1/2-quart shallow ovenproof dish layer pasta sauce, garlic, and mozzarella. Bake 20 minutes or until mozzarella is melted. Remove from oven; drizzle olive oil. Top with basil. Serve with bread or Parmesan Toasted Baguette slices. Makes 4 servings. Parmesan Toast
• Preheat broiler. Lightly brush one side of bread slices with oil. Place bread slices, oil sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat about 15 seconds or until toasted (watch carefully to avoid burning). Sprinkle with cheese. Broil about 15 seconds more or until cheese is melted.

ROAST TOMATO MOZZARELLA & BASIL APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place the cherry tomatoes in an 8x10 inch or 2 quart baking dish.
• Peel and smash the garlic cloves and thinly slice the shallots. Add them to the pan with the tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil.
• Sprinkle the tomato mixture with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
• Roast the tomatoes at 400°F for 25 minutes, stirring halfway.
• Remove them from the oven. Place the fresh mozzarella ball in the center of a plate and spoon the tomato mixture around the cheese.
• Top the tomatoes with chopped fresh herbs and serve with toasted baguette slices on the side.

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In the bowl of a food processor, add drained tomatoes, 1 cup basil leaves, olive oil and 2 cloves garlic. Pulse until smooth, but somewhat chunky. Season with salt and pepper.
• On a baking sheet, line up baguette slices. Toast in oven for about 3 minutes or until light golden brown. Working quickly, rub the remaining garlic on the toasted side of each slice and then lay a piece of mozzarella cheese on top. Place bread back in oven and melt cheese slightly, about 45 seconds. Remove from oven and spread one tablespoon of the tomato mixture on each piece.
• Place bruschetta on decorative platter and garnish with basil leaves.

TOMATO BASIL MOZZARELLA MELT

Steps:

• Place 6 Sister Schuberts Mini Baguettes on a baking sheet and bake rolls according to directions on package. Cool baguettes.
• Decrease oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
• Carefully slice each Sister Schuberts Mini Baguette in half horizontally. Spread one side of each baguette with pesto. Continue to layer with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap each sandwich in a large piece of aluminum foil, place packages on baking sheet and bake 7 to 10 minutes or until sandwiches are warm and the cheese has melted. Unwrap sandwiches, open and add fresh basil leaves. Serve.