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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Servings:
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.