Tomato Basil Mozzarella Melt

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Melt

Mini baguettes spread with pesto are filled with tomato and mozzarella slices, then heated until warm and cheese is melted.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
16 mins
Total Time:
31 mins
Yield:
6 sandwiches
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6 Sister Schubert's® Mini Baguettes
  • ½ cup prepared pesto
  • 12 slices fresh mozzarella cheese, or more if desired
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1
Place 6 Sister Schuberts Mini Baguettes on a baking sheet and bake rolls according to directions on package. Cool baguettes.

Step 2
Decrease oven temperature to 375 degrees F.

Step 3
Carefully slice each Sister Schuberts Mini Baguette in half horizontally. Spread one side of each baguette with pesto. Continue to layer with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap each sandwich in a large piece of aluminum foil, place packages on baking sheet and bake 7 to 10 minutes or until sandwiches are warm and the cheese has melted. Unwrap sandwiches, open and add fresh basil leaves. Serve.

Tips

Optional: Sliced prosciutto, red onion, arugula or spinach can be added to the sandwiches for variety. Add arugula or spinach right before serving. Sliced prosciutto and red onion can be added to sandwich with ingredients listed above and then baked.