Caprese Garlic Bread
Caprese Garlic Bread is the perfect combination of two favorite dishes. It makes for the perfect summer treat.
THE RECIPE
- 1 loaf French bread or baguette
- 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
- 3-4 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.
Source: yourhomebasedmom.com
