Tomato Cheese Baguettes

Tomato Cheese Baguettes
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1 Review
Prepare these ingredients ahead and assemble this appetizer just before serving.
25 min
Prep Time
35 min
Total Time
24 appetizers

Ingredients

1
Half Stick (1/4 cup) Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt, melted
2 tablespoons
chopped fresh basil leaves*
1/2 teaspoon
finely chopped fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon
pepper
1 (12-inch)
French bread baguette, cut into 24 (1/2-inch) slices
6 (3/4-ounce) slices
Land O Lakes® Provolone Cheese, quartered
3
Roma tomatoes, sliced into 24 (1/8-inch) slices
 
*Substitute 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves.

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. 
  2. Combine butter, basil, garlic, salt and pepper in bowl. Place bread slices onto ungreased baking sheet. Brush top of each bread slice with half of butter mixture. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  3. Heat broiler. Top each bread slice with 1 piece cheese and 1 slice tomato; brush with remaining butter mixture. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat 1-2 minutes or until cheese begins to melt.

Recipe Tips

Nutrition Facts (1 appetizer)

Calories
130
Cholesterol
5mg
Carbohydrates
19g
Protein
5g
Fat
3g
Sodium
270mg
Dietary Fiber
1g

Recipe Comments and Reviews

Rating

I did substitute the cheese for fresh mozzarella instead though. Huge hit at the parties! :)

Posted July 02, 2011 by Rachel

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