Caprese Garlic Bread
380kcal
Ingredients
Bread and Toppings
- 1 16-ounce loaf Italian bread or French baguette
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt for garnish
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- spatula
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise, creating two long, open-faced halves. Place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped basil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined. Spread this garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of both bread halves.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the butter is melted and the edges of the bread are lightly toasted and golden.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Arrange the sliced mozzarella cheese in a single layer over the warm garlic bread, followed by a single layer of tomato slices.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Carefully remove the bread from the oven. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories380kcalCarbohydrates32gProtein12gFat23gSaturated Fat12gPolyunsaturated Fat1.5gMonounsaturated Fat8gCholesterol50mgSodium580mgPotassium180mgFiber2gSugar4gVitamin A800IUVitamin C8mgCalcium280mgIron1.8mg