Description
Although caprese salads and sandwiches are available year round, they just seem to taste better when the produce is ripe from the summer sun. It makes for the perfect appetizer, side dish, or late night snack. And if your a caprese lover like me, then this bread was made for you!
[tasty-recipe id="212997"]Ingredients
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- 1 loaf Italian bread (cut in half)
- 8 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 4 tablespoons garlic powder (divided)
- 24 ounces fresh Mozzarella cheese (sliced)
- 4 medium tomatoes (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar/glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Place bread on a large baking pan.
- Drizzle each half with 4 tablespoons olive oil, followed by 2 tablespoons garlic powder.
- Top each half with Mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until cheese is just melted.
- Remove from oven and top each half with tomato slices, salt, pepper, and basil.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over tops of bread.
- Cut into slices and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Pane
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian