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Baked tomatoes topped with mozzarella and basil on a baking sheet.
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Baked Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Basil

If you like Caprese salad, you're going to love this quick, easy, and refreshingly delicious baked tomatoes with mozzarella and basil recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked tomatoes with mozzarella, caprese baked tomatoes, tomato, tomato mozzarella basil
Servings: 4 *
Calories: 314kcal

Ingredients

  • Tomatoes **
  • Fresh mozzarella sliced
  • Fresh basil torn (or dried basil)
  • Kosher salt or table salt

Instructions

  • Slice tomatoes into thick slices (if using smaller tomatoes, just slice in half). Place on a metal baking sheet or cookie sheet and sprinkle with kosher salt. Broil for 3-5 minutes or bake in a 500℉ oven for 5-7 minutes.
    Tomatoes, Kosher salt
  • Remove from the oven and top with slices of mozzarella and basil. Return to the oven for 2-4 more minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted. Serve warm.
    Fresh mozzarella, Fresh basil

Notes

*This will serve as many as you want, depending on how many tomatoes you want to use. I usually allow two slices per person.
**If using Roma tomatoes, slice in half down the center. If using garden tomatoes, slice into thick 1/2 to 3/4-inch slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal