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Tomato and Mozzarella Burger




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List of Ingredients




6 large ripe tomatoes (about 2 � pounds)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
� teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced
8 ounces fresh unsalted mozzarella
2 sprigs fresh basil, leaves picked

Recipe



Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Slice a thin piece from the rounded bottom of each tomato so they sit upright. Slice each tomato in half horizontally. Arrange the tomato halves, cut-side up, on a shallow roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Drizzle with the oil, then sprinkle on the salt and pepper. Scatter the garlic over the tomatoes. Roast until they�re softened and warmed through, about 15 minutes. (Under ripe tomatoes may take 5 to 15 minutes longer.) Meanwhile, cut the mozzarella into six �-inch-thick slices. Using a spatula, sandwich each cheese slice between 2 hot tomato halves. The heat of the tomatoes will melt the cheese slightly. Drizzle with any juices the collected in the roasting pan and garnish with the basil.

Note: To slice a soft cheese such as fresh mozzarella easily, first freeze it for 30 minutes. Bring the slices to room temperature before continuing with the recipe.