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Caprese Garlic Bread
Caprese Garlic Bread is the perfect combination of two favorite dishes, Caprese Salad and Garlic Bread. It makes for the perfect summer treat when the tomatoes are ripe on the vine.
Course
Bread
Cuisine
Italian
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
13
minutes
minutes
0
minutes
minutes
Total Time
23
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
servings
Calories
415
kcal
Author
Leigh Anne Wilkes
Equipment
Sheet Pan
Parchment Paper
Measuring Cups
Ingredients
1
lb.
French bread
1/2
cup
salted butter
room temperature
1/4
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
2
garlic cloves
minched (1 tsp)
1
tsp
garlic powder
1
tsp
dried parsley flakes or 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper
10
oz.
fresh mozzarella cheese
cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
3
medium tomatoes
sliced
2/3
cup
balsamic vinegar
3
tsp
honey
1/4
cup
chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Cut the bread in half horizontally and place on baking sheet, cut side up.
In a medium bowl, sitr together the butter, Parmesan, garlic, garlic powder, parsley and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
Spread the mixture on top of the bread.
Arrange slices of mozzarella on top of the bread and then top with tomato slices.
Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.
Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the mozzarella has melted
Meanwile, in a small saucepan, bring the vinegar to a simmer over medium heat. Stirt in the honey.
Simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the vinegar has reduced by about half and has the consistency of a thin syrup.
Remove from the heat and place in a small bowl. It will thicken as it sits.
Remove the bread from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
Sprinkle with the fresh basil and drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
Cut the bread into two inch slices and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories:
415
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
39
g
|
Protein:
16
g
|
Fat:
21
g
|
Saturated Fat:
13
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
61
mg
|
Sodium:
668
mg
|
Potassium:
142
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
661
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
251
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg