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MOZZARELLA, TOMATO and PESTO BRUSCHETTE
Carrabba’s Italian Grill Copycat Recipe

Serves 2

1/4 cup butter, softened
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 (1/2-inch) slices Italian bread
6 slices mozzarella cheese , trimmed to fit bread slices
3 tablespoons basil Pesto
6 (1/4-inch) slices Roma tomato
julienne fresh basil, for garnish

Mix butter with garlic and garlic powder. Spread butter mixture over bread slices. Place a slice of mozzarella on each piece of bread. Place a slice of tomato on each slice of mozzarella. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of Pesto over each slice of tomato. Place bread on a cookie sheet and bake in a 500 degree F oven for 4 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Sprinkle basil over the top.

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