Description
A flavor explosion of fresh ingredients transforming the classic Caprese salad into a deliciously warm, caramelized bread dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large baguette or ciabatta
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 large ripe heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Bread: Slice your baguette or ciabatta in half lengthwise and lay it cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Generously drizzle extra virgin olive oil over each half.
- Layer the Goodness: Layer mozzarella slices, followed by tomato slices.
- Add Fresh Basil: Scatter fresh basil leaves across the tomatoes and cheese.
- Elevate with Balsamic: Drizzle balsamic glaze over the assembled bread.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool slightly before slicing into pieces and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian-friendly dish, feel free to explore alternative ingredients like dairy-free cheese or whole-grain bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg