Caprese bread is a delicious shareable appetizer or snack made with toasty bread, herb and garlic butter, fresh tomatoes, and cheese and baked until melted and delicious!
Optional toppings: pepperoni, sliced olives, sliced peppers, mushrooms, red onions, tomatoes, basil, etc.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the loaf of french bread in half.
Mix the butter, garlic, garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Spread the butter on top of the bread.
Place the sliced mozzarella on top of the bread. Then add the sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top. If you have a really juicy tomato, place them on paper towels beforehand to remove any excess water.
Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and drizzle with balsamic and add chopped basil.
Allow to cool for a few minutes then slice. Enjoy while warm.
Notes
Tomatoes: If I have the time, I like to slice the tomatoes and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove extra moisture. You could also bake them in the oven for 5-10 minutes with salt and pepper on top before adding them to the pizza. Balsamic glaze: Make my homemade balsamic glaze or purchase store bought. I always keep a bottle from Trader Joe's on hand. Variation: If you'd like this to taste more like a pizza, feel free to spread 1/2 cup marinara onto the bread before adding the cheese.