

Sun-Dried Tomato Caprese with Smoked Mozzarella
Tip: You can prepare this up to 2 days before. Bring the tomato mixture back to room temperature before serving. Store the toasted baguette rounds in a sealed plastic container.
Serves 10
Ingredients: 4 ozs. sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil – $2.49 2 cloves garlic, minced – stock 1 Teaspoon dried basil – stock ½ Teaspoon dried oregano – stock 1 Teaspoon Balsamic vinegar – stock 2 Teaspoons of the sun-dried tomato oil – included above sea salt and pepper, to taste – stock ½ lb. smoked mozzarella, sliced – $3.84 1 thin French baguette, sliced into ½” thick rounds – $2.29 olive oil – stock garlic powder – stock Grand Total Assuming a Well-Stocked Pantry: $8.62 Total Per Serving: $0.86 Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the baguette slices on an un-greased cookie sheet. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a bit of garlic powder. 2. Bake the bread for 10 minutes until crisp and the edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack. 3. Meanwhile, coarsely chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Add the herbs, garlic, vinegar, oil form the sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Combine well. 4. Assemble the “brushetta”: Place a slice of the cheese on each toasted round. Top with the Sun-dried Tomato Caprese. Serve at room temperature.
Looks amazing… yum!!
These look decadent!
That seems like a perfect compromise for enjoying the delicious flavor of tomatoes in the off season. Have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!
Thanks, Julie and a happy new year to you!
ooh my these look wonderful and easy to make too, that is what I ♥ about y’all
Thanks so much, TraceyJoy! Happy, happy new year!
great idea, satisfying the summer craving with sun-dried. got the whole yin-yang thing going on there. cheers and happy 2012!!
What a fabulous appetizer…love the combo of tomatoes and mozzarella…and this winter version is wonderful!
I do miss those summer tomatoes, but I love your wintry rendition of a warm weather favorite. Happy New Year!
And a very happy to you, Jeanette!
This looks fantastic! I had to buy tomatoes at the store the other day instead of picking them from my garden and I must say I was so disappointed. Wish I could have garden fresh tomatoes all year! Something about winter makes me crave a juicy tomato too.
These look incredible!
I’ve been on a serious sun dried tomato kick! Smoked mozzarella with them sounds divine, wish I would have thought of it.
This is a lovely recipe! Lovely idea to combine the sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella! Delish like all you recipes :-). Happy 2012, Mary Anne and Mariel!
Happy New Year to you!
WOW! Stunning shot and I bet it was beyond delicious! Happy new year! xx