Author Notes
A hot and hearty appetizer that is easy to make and packs big presence. I developed it with bakery breads and fresh mozzarella in mind. Everything is laid out for guests to layer the breads as they like. —michelle lee
Ingredients
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11
roma tomatoes
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1/4 cup
aged balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon
country dijon mustard (a grainy mustard)
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1/4 teaspoon
red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
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1/4 teaspoon
dried oregano
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1/4 cup
fresh basil, chopped (or 1/4 tsp. dried)
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1/4 teaspoon
salt
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1/8 teaspoon
black pepper
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2-3
garlic cloves, minced
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
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Chop clean tomatoes, roughly to medium and large pieces, removing core and most seeds as you chop. Place chopped tomatoes in a baking dish. I use the cast iron dish that I serve the spread in.
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In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients to make a dressing. Whisk and pour over tomatoes. Mix dressing through the tomatoes. It doesn't look like enough dressing before the roasting, but the tomatoes cook down and release more juices.
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Roast uncovered for 1 hour. The recipe liquefies as it roasts and the tomatoes cook down significantly
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Once roasted, any tomatoes that are too large can be cut up a bit for good spooning onto bread. I serve the tomatoes in the roasting dish with a spoon and place with sliced baguette or garlic bread on a big wooden cutting board with fresh mozzarella. It makes a nice presentation. Guests can create their own layered appetizers and eliminate the cheese if desired.
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