Description
Caprese Garlic Bread is a delicious twist on classic garlic bread, featuring the flavors of a Caprese salad with tomatoes, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella on crusty Italian bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread (halved lengthwise)
Garlic Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2–3 ripe tomatoes (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare garlic butter: Mix softened butter with garlic and Italian seasoning.
- Spread butter: Spread the garlic butter on the bread halves.
- Add toppings: Top with mozzarella, tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Broil: Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden top.
- Finish and serve: Top with basil leaves, drizzle with balsamic glaze, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, rub the bread with a raw garlic clove before adding butter.
- You can use sliced fresh mozzarella for a more traditional look.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
