Avocado Mozzarella Tartine (Printable)

Creamy avocado and melted mozzarella on crispy toasted bread—a quick, satisfying lunch or snack ready in 15 minutes.

# What You 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven broiler or toaster oven to high temperature.
02 - Toast the bread slices until crisp and golden on both sides.
03 - Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • It transforms pantry basics into something that feels like you tried, even when you absolutely did not.
  • The creamy avocado and stretchy mozzarella create a texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting.
  • You can have this on the table in fifteen minutes, start to finish, no complicated techniques required.
  • It works as breakfast, lunch, or that weird in-between meal when you just need something warm and comforting.
02 -
  • If your avocado is not ripe, no amount of mashing will make it creamy, just let it sit on the counter for a day or two.
  • Broilers vary wildly in heat, so check the tartines after 2 minutes to avoid burning the cheese into a crispy disaster.
  • Do not assemble these ahead of time, the avocado will turn the bread soggy and the whole thing loses its magic.
03 -
  • Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of mashed avocado if you need to wait a few minutes before assembling, it keeps it from browning.
  • Use day-old bread for toasting, it crisps up better than fresh bread and holds its structure under the toppings.
  • If your broiler runs hot, move the rack down one notch so the cheese melts before the bread burns.
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