Caprese Stuffed Garlic Bread Tasty and Easy Recipe
Caprese Garlic Bread is a fresh twist on classic garlic bread, layered with mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or light main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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 if needed)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
Drizzle of balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise. Lightly spray with olive oil and place cut side up on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter and pressed garlic. Spread evenly over both bread halves.
- Layer mozzarella slices on top of the bread.
- Bake for 8–11 minutes, until the cheese is melted and edges of the bread are golden.
- Remove from oven and top with tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle fresh basil over the top and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use ciabatta or Italian bread for variation.
- Swap mozzarella with burrata for extra creaminess.
- Add sliced avocado for richness.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes for heat.
- Use roasted or sun-dried tomatoes for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
