Broiled Tomato Mozzarella Dip Recipes

BROILED MOZZARELLA TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Wash and core tomatoes. Cut a small piece off the bottoms, so that all tomato halves will sit level with cut-side up.
• Place tomato halves (cut sides up) on a lightly greased baking pan.
• In a small bowl, combine last 5 ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle this mixture evenly on the tomato halves.
• Place under broiler for about 3 or 4 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and to desired browness.

BROILED TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE FANS

Steps:

• Stir together oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper flakes in medium-size shallow dish.
• Add cheese slices, overlapping if necessary, and turning to coat completely with oil.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat broiler.
• Make 3 equally spaced vertical cuts in each tomato, starting from bottom and not cutting all the way through tomato (so tomato can "fan").
• Insert a cheese slice into each cut.
• Place tomatoes in shallow flameproof baking dish.
• Brush with any remaining marinade.
• Broil tomatoes 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted and lightly browned and tomatoes are heated through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Pour any pan juices over tomatoes before serving.

MOZZARELLA DIP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with raw vegetables or tortilla chips.

BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place an oven rack 6 inches from the top of the oven, preheat the broiler, and and arrange tomato slices on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Combine olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and brush onto the tops of the tomatoes.
• Combine bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl and sprinkle the mixture over the tomatoes.
• Place under the broiler until topping starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes, checking frequently to avoid burning.
• Transfer tomatoes to a plate, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and serve.