I checked the fridge for some leftovers, nothing. Checked the pantry for a quick dinner, nothing. What we did have was cherry tomatoes and two day old french bread that needed eating and an overabundance of basil from our basil plants. (Side note: Al isn't a fan of basil, so I don't cook with it much. I usually shred it and pair it with some parmesan covered popcorn.) Ah-ha! I could make caprese salad on toast. Here's what I did:
- Sliced the french bread
- Shredded basil leaves (we have green basil and amethyst basil)
- Diced the cherry tomatoes
- Mixed the basil leaves and tomatoes with some balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic salt
- Buttered the bread and put it in the oven for a couple minutes at 255 degrees
- Removed bread from oven and sprinkled with garlic salt
- Added basil/tomato mixture to tops of bread
- Baked for two more minutes
- Topped with swiss cheese (all out of mozzarella!)
- Baked for two more minutes
- Remove from oven and eat!
I think I will call these caprese toasts. I was surprised at how fast I could whip up such a tasty treat! If only Al would have helped me eat the eight caprese toasts I made :) Maybe I'll have these as my next appetizer. Would you like that?
Happy Toasting!
--Am
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ReplyDeleteThese would be perfect for a little cocktail party too!
Great inspiration :)
Virginie ♥
Sounds great and can't wait to try!!!Tony
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I should have them at my next function!
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