Avocado Mozzarella Tartine (Printable)

Crisp toasted bread topped with creamy avocado and melted mozzarella. A quick, satisfying vegetarian snack ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices rustic country bread or sourdough

→ Avocado

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Cheese

05 - 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced

→ Garnish

06 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
07 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional
08 - Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven broiler or toaster oven to high heat.
02 - Toast the bread slices until crisp and golden on both sides.
03 - While bread toasts, halve the avocado and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a bowl, add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with some small chunks remaining.
04 - Spread the smashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
05 - Arrange mozzarella slices on top of the avocado layer.
06 - Place the tartines on a baking tray and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and just starting to bubble.
07 - Drizzle with olive oil and top with fresh basil leaves and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
08 - Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes barely longer than making toast but tastes like you ordered brunch out.
  • The contrast between creamy avocado and melted mozzarella is unexpectedly perfect.
  • You can dress it up or down depending on what's in your fridge.
  • It's one of those recipes that works for breakfast, lunch, or that weird 4 p.m. hunger moment.
02 -
  • Don't walk away during broiling, mozzarella goes from perfectly melted to scorched in about thirty seconds.
  • Season the avocado before spreading it, trying to season on top of the cheese never works as well.
  • Use bread that's a day or two old, it toasts more evenly and has better structure than super fresh loaves.
03 -
  • Toast the bread in a dry skillet if you don't have a broiler, then cover with a lid to melt the cheese.
  • A pinch of flaky sea salt on top right before serving adds a delicate crunch that makes it feel extra special.
  • If your avocado is slightly underripe, a few seconds in the microwave will soften it just enough to mash.
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