Open-Face Caprese Sandwiches

Created By: Sunset Magazine
Difficutly: very easy
Time: 25 Min
Portion: 2 servings
Ingredients:
2T olive oil
1t minced garlic
8 slices (about 1/2in thick) crusty Italian bread
3 ripe medium tomatoes, sliced
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thinly
16 medium basil leaves
2T balsamic vinegar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Prepare a grill for medium heat (350-450). Combine 1T oil and the garlic and brush onto 1 side of each bread slice.
2. Lay bread oiled side down on grill and cook until slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Turn bread over, lay tomato slices on bread to fit, overlapping if needed, then lay cheese slices over tomatoes. Cover grill and cook until cheese starts to melt, about 4 minutes.
3. Transfer sandwiches to a platter. Put 2 basil leaves over each sandwich and drizzle with remaining T oil and the vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.