Avocado Mozzarella Tartine (Print Version)

Creamy avocado and melted mozzarella on crispy toasted bread. A vibrant, easy 15-minute open-faced tartine.

# 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat the oven broiler or a toaster oven to high heat.
02 - Toast the bread slices until crisp and golden on both sides.
03 - While the bread toasts, 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.
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 feels fancy but takes less time than waiting for delivery.
  • The contrast between cool avocado and hot melted mozzarella is genuinely addictive.
  • You probably already have everything you need sitting in your kitchen right now.
02 -
  • Don't walk away from the broiler, mozzarella goes from perfectly melted to rubbery in about thirty seconds.
  • Mash the avocado with lemon juice before spreading, it prevents browning and the acid makes everything taste brighter.
  • Cold mozzarella straight from the fridge takes longer to melt, let it sit out for a few minutes or slice it thin.
03 -
  • Use day-old bread for extra structure, fresh soft bread can get soggy under the avocado.
  • Slice the mozzarella thin so it melts faster and more evenly under the broiler.
  • A microplane of lemon zest over the finished tartine adds a bright, aromatic finish that's worth the extra step.
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