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tomato basil sandwich

Kattyw avatar
Recipe by
Kathy W
@Kattyw
New Carlisle, OH

This sandwich is so delicious, easy to make and oh so messy! A great way to use up extra tomatoes. I saw a video by Melissa Clark for a tomato sandwich and went from there. Be sure to use a very rustic, dense, crusty bread for the best results. (This is not for your everyday white bread.) Have plenty of napkins on hand!

prep time 20 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For tomato basil sandwich

  • 1
    very ripe homegrown tomato
  • 1
    tomato, sliced
  • 1 clove
    garlic cut in half
  • mayonnaise
  • onion sliced thin - as much as you like
  • mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced
  • fresh basil leaves
  • salt and pepper as desired
  • 2 slice
    rustic bread, toasted - per person

How To Make tomato basil sandwich

  • 1
    Toast the bread. Rub one side of each slice with garlic.
  • 2
    Slice the very ripe tomato in half and rub into the toasted bread.
  • 3
    This is what the tomato will look like. (save for veggie soup or stock)
  • 4
    Slather with mayonnaise.
  • 5
    Top with tomato slices, a little salt and pepper, onion, basil leaves and mozzarella.
  • 6
    Top with the second piece of bread and serve. Note: You could add a couple of slices of crispy bacon, if desired.
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