Oven Roasted Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella

For some reason my recipes seem to keep coming back to tomato and basil. Could that be because it is the height of summer and my garden is just pumping both out by the ton? Could be.

Here's an easy one asked for by a friend & slightly modified from the last time he had it. Oven-Roasted Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Bread

2 Ripe Tomatoes
1 Loaf French Bread
3 Cloves Garlic
1 Handful of Fresh Basil
A Couple of Spigs Fresh Oregano
4 Tablespoons Butter
2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella
1/2 Cup Parmesan
S&P to taste


First up:

Turn the oven on to about 300. Slice the Tomatoes 1/2" thick and Place the slices on a sheet tray. Lightly salt and pepper them. Toss in the over for about 1/2 hour. After the Tomatoes are out of the oven raise the temperature to 400.

Next:

In a mixing bowl or food processor toss the butter, Parmesan, Basil (if you are doing this by hand, chop up the basil and oregano) Oregano, Garlic (minced), and mix it all together.

Slice your French Bread in half lengthwise and spread the Butter & Cheese mix evenly over the bread. Top the Bread with the slices of Tomato and the remaining Mozzarella on top of that. Pop it all back in the oven until the Cheese is Melted and the Bread is Crisp.