Description
Quick and comforting meals using a mozzarella cheese block — perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
1 mozzarella cheese block (whole milk or part-skim)
1 loaf crusty bread or 4 sandwich rolls
1/2 cup marinara sauce
2 tomatoes, sliced
Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive oil or butter for toasting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the mozzarella cheese block into ¼-inch thick pieces.
- Toast bread or sandwich rolls lightly in a skillet with butter or olive oil.
- Spread marinara sauce on each piece of bread.
- Layer tomato slices, mozzarella slices, and fresh basil.
- Place assembled toasts or sandwiches on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until the mozzarella melts and begins to bubble.
- Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use pre-shredded cheese only if you’re in a pinch—it won’t melt as smoothly.
Add grilled chicken or sautéed mushrooms for a heartier option.
Fresh mozzarella works best for softer texture; low-moisture for classic melts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast or sandwich
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: mozzarella cheese block, cheesy toast, quick dinner, easy mozzarella recipes