Baked Provolone with Tomatoes, Marjoram, and Balsamic

Ingredients

• Appetizer

Preparation

1. 4 1/4-inch-thick rounds provolone cheese
2. 1 medium tomato (about 8 oz.), cored and cut into small dice
3. 1 small clove garlic, minced
4. 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
5. 1 tsp. chopped fresh marjoram or oregano
6. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
7. 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
8. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 450°F.


9. Arrange four 5- to 6-inch individual shallow gratin dishes on a rimmed baking sheet. Put 1 round of provolone in each dish.


10. In a small bowl, combine the tomato, garlic, oil, marjoram, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Divide the tomato mixture among the four gratin dishes, scattering it over and around the cheese. Bake until the cheese is slightly melted, about 5 minutes.


11. Drizzle each serving with 1/4 tsp. of the balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.


12. nutrition information (per serving):
13. Calories (kcal): 310; Fat (g): 24; Fat Calories (kcal): 220; Saturated Fat (g): 14; Protein (g): 20; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 8; Carbohydrates (g): 3; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1; Sodium (mg): 750; Cholesterol (mg): 55; Fiber (g): 0;
14. photo: Scott Phillips
15. From Fine Cooking 112 , pp. 48
16. July 7, 2011