Step 1

Heat oven High broil.

Step 2

Slice the baguette in half, lengthwise, so that you're left with two long halves of bread.

Step 3

Slice the mozzarella ball into very thin slices. Sliced the tomatoes into thin slices.

Step 4

Layer mozzarella slices along the bread, cut size up.

Step 5

Place on a baking tray and broil for 3-4 minutes or until mozzarella has begun to melt and bubble slightly.

Step 6

Remove from oven and lay tomato slices on top.

Step 7

Return to oven for 1-2 more minutes. Remove from oven.

Step 8

Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil. Slice into pieces. Garnish very lightly with salt and pepper, if desired. Enjoy!