Toasted Caprese Garlic Bread

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This Toasted Caprese Garlic Bread is made with hints of garlic and topped with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella cheese!

This Toasted Caprese Garlic Bread is made with hints of garlic and topped with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella cheese!

INGREDIENTS

  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Place bread on a large baking pan.
  3. Drizzle each half with 4 tablespoons olive oil, followed by 2 tablespoons garlic powder.
  4. Top each half with Mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until cheese is just melted.
  6. Remove from oven and top each half with tomato slices, salt, pepper, and basil.
  7. Drizzle balsamic glaze over tops of bread.
  8. Cut into slices and serve immediately.
  9. Enjoy!
This Toasted Caprese Garlic Bread is made with hints of garlic and topped with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella cheese!