Caprese Garlic Bread

I made this caprese garlic bread because just about everybody loves crusty garlic bread. And when you add tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic, it kicks up the flavor to sensational. French, Italian and ciabatta are all good bread choices.

open faced garlic bread with melted mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic drizzle
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (12 ounce) loaf French bread

  • olive oil spray

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened

  • 5 cloves garlic, pressed

  • 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

  • 4 small tomatoes, sliced, or more as needed

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

  • drizzle of balsamic glaze

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut bread in half lengthwise, lightly spray with olive oil, and place on the baking sheet, cut side up.

  2. In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic; spread evenly on the bread halves, and top with mozzarella slices. 

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, and bread edges are starting to brown, 8 to 11 minutes.

  4. Remove from the oven, place tomato slices on top of the cheese, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with basil. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, cut into slices, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

311 Calories
16g Fat
27g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 311
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 609mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 15g 29%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 251mg 19%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 208mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.