Tomato and Mozzarella Toastie

Think of today's Tomato and Mozzarella Toastie as an Italian Grilled Cheese. It's bursting with flavor and texture and is the perfect go-to when you are craving something easy on a weeknight or satisfying while on the go.

What I love about today's 5-ingredient recipe is that you can make it any time of year. It's the perfect warm-weather option that showcases the season's freshest harvest. Conversely, it's comforting on a brisk Autumn day alongside your favorite bowl of soup.

However you choose to enjoy it, this toastie comes together in minutes but still feels like an upscale version of the classic grilled cheese.

Tomato and Mozzarella ToastiePhoto byLiving the Gourmet

Ingredients

• 2-3 cloves roasted garlic
• 2 slices Sourdough bread
• 1 beefsteak tomato
• 4 slices fresh Mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive Oil

Instructions

For the roasted garlic:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Wrap a bulb of garlic in aluminum foil and roast for about 15-20 minutes, until the bulb if soft when you squeeze it. Remove and unwrap, leaving to cool for about 5 minutes.
3. Carefully, remove the cloves from the skin; they should peel away easily once roasted.
4. Transfer the cloves to a dish or jar and add enough olive oil until the cloves are submerged. Set aside.

For the toastie:

1. Slice the tomato into 1/4-inch thick slices. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Toast the sourdough slices with a drizzle of olive oil just until slightly golden.
3. Spread the roasted garlic on the slices, then layer with the sliced tomato and fresh mozzarella.
4. Transfer to the panini maker with an extra drizzle of olive oil and press. Grill the toastie until the cheese it melted and the bread is nice and golden.
5. Grate some Parmesan on top and enjoy!

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