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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! #garlicbread #caprese #capreserecipe #capresebread #capresegarlicbread #garlicbreadrecipe

Today we’re talkin’ about fresh summer flavors.

Ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella cheese. Can you guess where I’m going with this?

 One of my favorite dishes that forward to eating every summer are those filled with caprese flavors. The combination of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella makes my heart skip a beat every single time. Throw in a balsamic drizzle and I’ll happily munch on this food all day long.

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

Although caprese salads and sandwiches are available year round, they just seem to taste better when the produce is ripe from the summer sun. A

nd that goes along with pretty much all fruits and veggies, right? Strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries are just ripe for the pickin’!

Which leads me to this Toasted Caprese Garlic Bread. Fresh bread, toasted with hints of garlic, is topped with tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese. It makes for the perfect appetizer, side dish, or late night snack.

And if your a caprese lover like me, then this bread was made for you!

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

Not only is this Toasted Caprese Garlic Bread full of flavor, but it’s also brimming with pretty pops of color. The age-old saying, “you eat with your eyes” is definitely the case for me. However, the loaded flavor is even better!

The bread is lightly brushed with olive oil and garlic, and then piled with sweet tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

One bite of this crunchy bread and your tastebuds will have a party.  This bread is just about the best kind that I’ve ever had. And I’m not just saying that because I made it, pinky swear!

And like most of my recipes, this Toasted Caprese Garlic Bread is so easy to whip up! Whether you’re making this as a side to go along with dinner or want to impress a hungry group, this bread is sure to do to just the trick!

So the next time you’re in the mood for those tasty caprese flavors, why not make this easy Toasted Caprese Garlic Bread? Guaranteed to be the life of the party, you will be making this all year long!

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

 Looking for more caprese recipes? I’ve got you covered!

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

This Toasted Caprese Garlic Bread is made with hints of garlic and topped with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella cheese!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword caprese recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16 slices
Calories 399kcal

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
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar glaze I found in the vinegar section of my grocery store

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place bread on a large baking pan.
  • Drizzle each half with 4 tablespoons olive oil, followed by 2 tablespoons garlic powder. Top each half with Mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until cheese is just melted.
  • Remove from oven and top each half with tomato slices, salt, pepper, and basil. Drizzle balsamic glaze over tops of bread. Cut into slices and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 563IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 1mg
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By Gayle |

Comments

  2. Mir says

    Your post just made me realize that I haven’t had garlic bread in forever! And definitely never garlic bread this good. What have I been eating?! Must try it this way. It’s a total upgrade on the typical garlic bread, too!

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  6. Ali says

    I love caprese salads! I could eat one just about everyday, but I’ve never thought to pair it on some garlic toast. Looks delicious!

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    • Gayle says

      I could definitely eat caprese salads every day too, Ali! This bread is such a fun twist on the classic dish!

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  9. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    Looks delicious, Gayle! I crave anything Caprese flavored at this time of year, and I’m always looking for new ways to use up some of our fresh herbs and tomatoes from the garden. I’ll be serving this as soon as our veggies are ripe! 🙂

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    • Gayle says

      I totally agree, Heather! The balsamic glaze that I used in this recipe is actually a bottle of glaze that I found at my grocery store! 🙂

      Reply

  13. Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says

    This garlic bread looks unreal, Gayle!!! I haven’t had a good garlic bread in what feels like forever!!! 🙂 I love the tomatoes on top and that gorgeous balsamic reduction (I have such a soft pot for balsamic glaze!) Hope your week is off to a great start, pinning!! 🙂

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  14. marcie says

    You know, I could eat Caprese anything every day and never get tired of it. I love that you made garlic bread out of it, and your photos are just stunning, Gayle! Pinned, of course!

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  18. Harriet Emily says

    This bread is so beautiful! It has to be the ultimate garlic bread recipe. I love the additions of mozzarella, tomatoes and balsamic too – it’s pure food heaven! I could just eat them all right now!!!

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  19. mira says

    Love anything Caprese ! This bread looks amazing! Such a great idea, need to make it! I’ve been looking at the fresh basil in my garden and thinking to make Caprese salad, but I’ll try this bread instead!

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  33. Danielle says

    This bread is seriously genius! I love how easy it is to whip up too, Gayle. I’d totally eat this entire thing and not even feel guilty haha 😉

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  40. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    Oh.My. This caprese garlic bread is EVERYTHING! Fresh summer flavors is right! I am swooning over your combination of caprese salad with crispy, crunchy garlic bread. Stellar! I need this! Thanks for sharing… and for making me very hungry!!

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    • Gayle says

      Yes! I’m in love with garden grown tomatoes. It definitely makes everything better, especially this bread! Thanks for the caprese love, Jess!

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  47. Izzy says

    Whoever came up with the idea of caprese is a genius. The flavors are so good and this garlic bad looks like the perfect way to enjoy them!

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  48. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    Oh, my goodness! This bread is absolutely gorgeous looking! I love anything caprese as well. And sun ripened veggies and fruit are way better than anything from the store. Now I need a trip to the farmer’s market stat!!!!

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    • Gayle says

      Hi Lei! I’m so glad you loved it! It’s a favorite of mine too, especially in the summer. Thanks for letting me know how it turned out!

      Reply

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