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Guilty Pleasure Cheesy Toast -- 07/13/09

Guilty Pleasure Cheesy Toast

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf crusty bread, cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 4 sprigs thyme, leaves removed from stems and chopped
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 1 cup gruyere or white cheddar cheese (or whatever cheese your like), shredded

Yields: 4 snack-size servings

Preparation

Preheat broiler and oven to 400ºF.

On a baking sheet, toss together tomatoes, 1 tablespoon EVOO, salt and ground black pepper. Roast in oven until golden brown and burst, about 10-15 minutes.

On a baking sheet, lay the bread halves cut side up. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon EVOO and place under broiler until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and rub with garlic clove. Top the toast with burst tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano and shredded cheese. Place back under the broiler until melted, about 3 minutes.