Open-Face Mozzarella Sandwich
Open-Face Mozzarella Sandwich layers juicy tomato, fresh basil, and soft mozzarella on toasted Italian bread for a bright, melty bite. A drizzle of olive oil and balsamic adds richness and tang, making it a light yet satisfying lunch or a simple appetizer with classic caprese flair.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Open-Face Mozzarella Sandwich, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
Place 4 slices of Italian bread on the prepared baking sheet; top each slice with a tomato slice, a basil leaf, and a slice of mozzarella cheese.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 7 minutes.
- 5
Drizzle each sandwich with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Calories 261.09 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 9.94 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 26.62 g 10%
- Total Fat 12.68 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.17 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 19.88 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 391.34 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 1.27 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 200.41 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 1.9 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 145.77 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 58.04 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 3.24 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Open Face Mozzarella Sandwich is an Italian lunch recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese. Each serving provides about 261.09 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Open-Face Mozzarella Sandwich?
- It is an Italian sandwich recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for lunch.
- What is Open-Face Mozzarella Sandwich made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Italian Bread. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Open-Face Mozzarella Sandwich?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Open-Face Mozzarella Sandwich?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 261.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Open-Face Mozzarella Sandwich easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Open-Face Mozzarella Sandwich healthy?
- Open-Face Mozzarella Sandwich has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 261.09 calories and 9.94 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 391.34 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.17 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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