Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1headgarlic
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1tablespoonolive oil
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2tablespoonsbutter
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1(1 pound) loafciabatta bread, split in half horizontally
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1tablespoondried rosemary
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10leavesfresh basil leaves, chopped
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3tomatoes, sliced
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2teaspoonsbalsamic vinegar (Optional)
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8ouncesfresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Cooking Directions
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Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Cut off the top of the head of garlic to expose the cloves, trimming about 1/4 inch off of the top of each clove. Drizzle the cut cloves with olive oil, then nestle the head into a piece of aluminum foil. Place in preheated oven and bake until the cloves are tender, about 35 minutes. Remove garlic from oven; do not turn oven off. Squeeze garlic from cloves into a small dish; mash into a paste.
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Spread the butter on the cut sides of the bread, sprinkle with rosemary, and place on a baking sheet. Toast bread in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with garlic paste. Top one half of loaf with basil and tomatoes. Drizzle tomato slices with balsamic vinegar. Top remaining half of loaf with sliced mozzarella. Return sandwich halves to baking sheet.
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Place in hot oven and cook until the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Allow sandwich to cool slightly before assembling. Cut into 4 pieces to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe4 | |
Calories596 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 26g |
33% |
Saturated Fat 13g |
67% |
Cholesterol 60mg |
20% |
Sodium 794mg |
35% |
Total Carbohydrate 68g |
25% |
Dietary Fiber 5g |
18% |
Total Sugars 6g |
|
Protein 22g |
44% |
Vitamin C 19mg |
21% |
Calcium 464mg |
36% |
Iron 5mg |
26% |
Potassium 459mg |
10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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