Caprese Garlic Bread

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.

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

Directions

1. 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.
2. In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic; spread evenly on the bread halves, and top with mozzarella slices. 
3. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, and bread edges are starting to brown, 8 to 11 minutes.
4. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)