Take your garlic bread to the next level with this irresistible Caprese Garlic Bread! Buttery, garlicky toasted ciabatta topped with melty mozzarella, fresh tomato slices, fragrant basil, and a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish — perfect for summer dinners, parties, or pasta night.
Why You’ll Love This Caprese Garlic Bread
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Combines two classics: garlic bread + Caprese salad
- Cheesy, garlicky, and fresh all in one bite
- Easy to make for a crowd
- Impressive yet simple
Ingredients
1 loaf ciabatta bread, sliced in half
1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt
1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
2 large tomatoes, sliced
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. finely sliced basil
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bread halves on a large baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mash together garlic and butter then season with salt and pepper. Spread 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 and 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 8-10 minutes (the mixture should coat the back of a spoon). Let cool.
- Drizzle garlic bread with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Garnish with basil, then cut into slices and serve warm.
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