Caprese Bread

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    12 slices

  • Calories

    212 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Caprese Bread

This recipe for caprese bread is a rustic loaf layered with fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ounce bread focaccia, pane rustico, pugliese, any rustic bread, loaf
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic cut in half, clove
  • 10 ounces fresh mozzarella thinly sliced
  • 4-6 tomatoes sliced, ripe
  • 1/3 cup basil thinly sliced leaves
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • salt coarse, to taste
  • black pepper coarse, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the broiler. Split the loaf of bread lengthwise.
  2. Brush each half of the bread with the olive oil.
  3. Rub the cut side of the garlic all over each half of the bread.
  4. Cover the surface of each half of the bread with the mozzarella. Place the bread on a sheet pan.
  5. Broil for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Watch carefully to make sure it doesn't burn!
  6. Remove from the oven. Place the sliced tomatoes on top of the mozzarella layer.
  7. Sprinkle the basil, salt and pepper on top of the tomatoes. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top of the bread and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Little Helpers - My girls had a great time arranging the tomatoes on top to make a pretty design.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 325mg (14%) Potassium 217mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 500IU (10%) Vitamin C 5.7mg (6%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 325mg 14%
Potassium 217mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 500IU 10%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 6%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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