Title: Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Toast
Categories: Bread Vegetable Cheese Italian
Yield: 4 Servings

2	lb	Fresh tomatoes
1/4	c	Olive oil, divided
1/3	c	Thinly slivered fresh basil leaves
1	ts	Minced garlic
1/2	ts	Salt
1/8	ts	Ground black pepper
2		Italian loaves (8" long)
8		Thin slices prosciutto or baked ham (about 4 oz)
1	c	Shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat broiler. Core and chop tomatoes. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, 2 tb olive oil, basil, garlic, salt and black pepper. Let stand at least 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, slice rolls in half horizontally, then vertically. Brush cut sides of bread with the remaining 2 tb olive oil. Place on a shallow pan. Broil about 2 minutes, until golden.

Reserve about 1/3 c of the tomatoe mixture. Spoon remaining tomato mixture on rolls, dividing evenly. Top each with 2 slices of proscuitto, 1/4 c mozzarella and an equal amount of the reserved tomato mixture. Broil about 3 minutes, or until cheese is just melted. Serve immediately.

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