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Broiled Tomato And Mozzarella Cheese Fans Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 (8 oz) package mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 slices .
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano .
  • 1/4 c olive oil .
  • 4 large tomatoes, cored .
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil .
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar .
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed .
  • 1/4 tsp salt .
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed

Directions
  • Step #1 Stir together oil, vinegar, basil, garlic, oregano, salt & pepper flakes in medium-size shallow dish.
  • Step #2 Add cheese slices, overlapping if necessary, & turning to coat completely with oil.
  • Step #3 Cover up & put in the fridge at least 30 mins.
  • Step #4 Preheat broiler.
  • Step #5 Make 3 equally spaced vertical cuts in each tomato, starting from bottom & not cutting all the way through tomato (so tomato can "fan").
  • Step #6 Insert a cheese slice into each cut.
  • Step #7 Place tomatoes in shallow flameproof baking dish.
  • Step #8 Brush with any remaining marinade.
  • Step #9 Broil tomatoes 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted & lightly browned & tomatoes are heated through, about 6 to 8 mins.
  • Step #10 Pour any pan juices over tomatoes before serving.
  • Enjoy the Broiled Tomato & Mozzarella Cheese Fans recipe

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