Description
This Caprese Garlic Bread recipe combines the flavors of a classic Caprese salad with warm, cheesy garlic bread for a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect as an appetizer or side. It’s a crowd-pleaser that will disappear fast!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread (halved lengthwise)
Garlic Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings:
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- 2–3 medium tomatoes (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (plus more for drizzling)
- olive oil for brushing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare garlic butter: Mix softened butter with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt. Spread over cut sides of bread.
- Assemble: Place bread halves on the baking sheet. Layer mozzarella and tomato slices evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and serve: Top with basil leaves, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and slice to enjoy warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, brush bread with olive oil before adding garlic butter.
- Use heirloom tomatoes for more flavor and color.
- Great as an appetizer, side dish, or light lunch with a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
