I made this caprese garlic bread because just about everybody loves crusty garlic bread. And when you add tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic, it kicks up the flavor to sensational. French, Italian and ciabatta are all good bread choices.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) loaf French bread
- olive oil spray
- 4 tablespoons salted butter , softened
- 5 cloves garlic , pressed
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , thinly sliced
- 4 small tomatoes , sliced, or more as needed
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- drizzle of balsamic glaze
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut bread in half lengthwise, lightly spray with olive oil, and place on the baking sheet, cut side up.
- In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic; spread evenly on the bread halves, and top with mozzarella slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, and bread edges are starting to brown, 8 to 11 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, place tomato slices on top of the cheese, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with basil. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, cut into slices, and serve.
