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Garlicky Eggplant, Tomato and Basil Bobolis

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Purchased Boboli crusts make these pizzas a snap to prepare. Offer prosciutto and melon as another appetizer.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8

Ingredients

4 medium Japanese eggplants, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
2 1-pound Bobolis (baked cheese pizza crusts)
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved, seeded, chopped
6 ounces fresh soft goat cheese (such as Montrachet), coarsely crumbled
15 large garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh basil leaves (about 2 bunches)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler. Arrange eggplant slices on large baking sheet. Brush oil over both sides of eggplant. Season with salt and pepper. Broil until eggplant is tender and begins to brown, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Cool.

    Step 2

    Place 2 large baking sheets in oven on separate racks and preheat to 500°F. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese over each Boboli crust. Top with eggplant slices, chopped tomatoes, goat cheese, garlic slices and fresh basil. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over pizza. Transfer Bobolis to preheated baking sheets in oven. Bake until cheese melts and pizza edges are brown and crisp, about 12 minutes. Transfer to work surface. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into wedges. Reassemble on platter and serve.

TagsPizzaItalianEuropeanItalian AmericanEggplantVegetableMozzarellaCheeseDairyPlum TomatoTomatoGoat CheeseGarlicRoot VegetableMainSnackDinnerVegetarianNut FreeQuickEasyWeeknight MealsBakingBon Appétit
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