Description
A delicious garlic bread topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread, cut horizontally in half
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place both halves of the bread cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix butter and garlic. Spread evenly over the bread.
- Arrange mozzarella slices over the bread so it is fully covered.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bread is lightly toasted.
- Meanwhile, pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until reduced by half and slightly thickened. Set aside.
- Remove bread from oven. Top with tomato slices and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic reduction.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use mozzarella made without animal rennet.
- Best served immediately while the cheese is warm and soft.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Caprese Garlic Bread, Garlic Bread, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil