Caprese Garlic Bread
Toasted French bread topped with garlic butter, mozzarella cheese, Roma tomatoes, and fresh basil ribbons, then drizzled with balsamic vinegar. A wonderful way to use up fresh tomatoes and basil from your garden!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread sliced in half
- 1/2 c. unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 T. chopped parsley
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
- 2 lg. tomatoes sliced
- 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
- 1 T. honey
- 2 T. basil ribbons
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread halves on a large baking sheet lined with foil.
- In a medium bowl, mash together butter, garlic, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Spread the butter mixture onto both baguette halves. Bake until the bread is toasted, about 15-20 minutes.
- Top the toasted bread with mozzarella and tomato slices; bake until the cheese has melted, about 5-10 minutes more
- Meanwhile, make balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Simmer until reduced by half, stirring occasionally, for about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
- Drizzle garlic bread with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Garnish with basil, then cut into slices and serve warm.
