Tomato Bread

Photo by Kay Ercius

My family always made this when I was a kid.  My mom used thick slices of mozzarella.  It was heavy so I would make it with less cheese and make sure you go easy on the garlic butter.

1 loaf French or Italian Bread

1/4 stick butter with 1 pressed clove garlic, melted together

4 large ripe tomatoes

1/2 t. oregano

dash paprika

shredded mozzarella cheese

salt and pepper to taste

1. Slice bread lengthwise, spread with garlic butter.
2. Place under the broiler until golden.
3. Slice tomatoes 1/8" thick.
4. Saute in garlic butter for a short time.
5. Place tomatoes on the bread.
6. Sprinkle with cheese and a little paprika.
7. Broil until the cheese is just melted.
8. Cut in to bite sized pieces.