Mozzarella Cheese Toast

Ingredients:

• 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch slices


• 3 Tbsp J. Olive Co. EVOO plus more to drizzle


• 1/2 tsp salt


• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper


• 1 large clove garlic, cut in half


• 1 large clove garlic, cut in half


• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella


• 1/2 cup grated, aged Fontina


• 2 Tbsp basil chiffonade

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF


2. Place the sliced baguette in a large bowl and toss with 3 Tbsp of J. Olive Co. EVOO and the salt and pepper.


3. Rub each slice of bread with the cut side of the garlic.


4. Transfer the bread to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top each slice with 1 Tbsp of mozzarella and 1 Tbsp of Fontina.


5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly and golden brown.


6. Transfer the toasts to a platter, sprinkle with the basil chiffonade and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil.


7. Serve with tomato soup.