Garlicky Eggplant, Tomato and Basil Bobolis
- 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)
- 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.
- Place 2 large baking sheets in oven on separate racks and preheat to 500F.
- 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.
japanese eggplants, olive oil, freshly grated mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, fresh soft goat cheese, garlic, basil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/garlicky-eggplant-tomato-and-basil-bobolis-2547 (may not work)