Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 loaf Italian bread
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 Roma tomato, diced
  • 1-1/2 cups 6 oz. mozzarella cheese
  • 6-7 leaves fresh basil, chopped

Instruction

  • Cut bread in half lengthwise. Place cut-side up on foil-lined baking sheet. Combine oil, garlic, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper; brush over bread. Top evenly with chopped tomato and mozzarella.
  • Bake in preheated 500°F oven 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and edges of bread are browned.
  • Cut into 1-inch pieces. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.
  • Enjoy!