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Delish Caprese Garlic Bread Ideas

Delish Caprese Garlic Bread Ideas

Golden garlic bread piled with melty mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a sweet-tangy balsamic drizzle. A fast, crowd-pleasing Caprese twist ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian or French bread about 16 inches
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded or thinly sliced
  • 3 tomatoes Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil, sliced (chiffonade)
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment.
  • Slice the loaf in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on the prepared sheet.
  • In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, and olive oil until smooth. Spread evenly over both bread halves.
  • Bake the buttered bread for 6 to 7 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  • Top evenly with mozzarella. Return to the oven for 4 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Arrange tomato slices over the melted cheese. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Bake 2 to 3 more minutes to warm the tomatoes.
  • Remove from oven. Scatter basil over the top and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
  • Slice into 8 pieces and serve immediately while hot and crisp.

Notes

For crisper bread, broil for 1 minute after adding cheese (watch closely). Pat tomato slices dry to prevent sogginess. Swap in pesto under the cheese, or use burrata after baking for extra creaminess.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg