Roast Tomato Mozzarella & Basil Appetizer
This easy Roast Tomato Mozzarella & Basil Appetizer is the perfect party recipe. It's a delicious mix of roasted tomatoes, garlic and shallots baked and served with fresh mozzarella on crusty French bread crostini.
Servings: 4
Calories: 186kcal
Ingredients
- 2 10 oz packs cherry tomatoes
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 shallot
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 8 ounce fresh mozzarella ball
- Fresh herbs basil, parsley, chives, minced
- Toasted baguette for serving
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Add balsamic vinegar at the end of roasting for a Caprese-like flavor.
Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the tomato mixture after roasting for a creamier texture and more robust flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 of tomatoes & cheese (no bread) | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 556mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g