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Caprese and Garlic-Butter Bread
Serves 12 |
A yummy appetizer for a classic Italian meal.
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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.
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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.