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Caprese and Garlic-Butter Bread
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A yummy appetizer for a classic Italian meal.
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3 tomatoes, sliced 3 cloves garlic, finely minced Salt, to taste 1 loaf Italian bread 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar Ground black pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup basil leaves, fresh, chopped 12 oz Mozzarella cheese, sliced
Directions: Pour balsamic vinegar into a saucepan. Bring pan to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 400° F. Combine butter and garlic in a small bowl. Cut loaf in half and butter well. Place bread on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese. Bake for 12 minutes. Cheese should be melted and the edges of the bread are browned. Remove from oven, top bread with basil and tomatoes, season with pepper and salt. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top. Slice into serving sizes and enjoy.
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Caprese and Garlic-Butter Bread
Serves 12
Ingredients:
3 tomatoes, sliced 3 cloves garlic, finely minced Salt, to taste 1 loaf Italian bread 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar Ground black pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup basil leaves, fresh, chopped 12 oz Mozzarella cheese, sliced
Directions: Pour balsamic vinegar into a saucepan. Bring pan to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 400° F. Combine butter and garlic in a small bowl. Cut loaf in half and butter well. Place bread on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese. Bake for 12 minutes. Cheese should be melted and the edges of the bread are browned. Remove from oven, top bread with basil and tomatoes, season with pepper and salt. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top. Slice into serving sizes and enjoy.