Caprese
Garlic Bread
Hey everyone, time for Finicky Friday (on a Saturday) again! Melty
mozzarella and fresh tomatoes give basic garlic bread a MAJOR upgrade.
Full recipe: http://dlsh.it/yT7LdSl
TOTAL TIME: 0:30
LEVEL: EASY
SERVES: 6-8 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS
1
loaf ciabatta bread, sliced in half
1/2
c. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2
cloves garlic, minced
kosher
salt
1
1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
2
large tomatoes, sliced
1/4
c. balsamic vinegar
1
tbsp. honey
2
tbsp. finely sliced basil
1
tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bread
halves on a large baking sheet.
In a medium bowl, mash together garlic and
butter then season with salt and pepper. Spread butter mixture onto both
baguette halves. Bake until the bread is toasted, about 15-20 minutes.
Top the toasted bread with mozzarella and
tomato slices and bake until the cheese has melted, about 5-10 minutes more.
Meanwhile, make balsamic glaze: In a small
saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Simmer until reduced by half,
stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes (the mixture should coat the back of a
spoon). Let cool.
Drizzle garlic bread with olive oil and
balsamic glaze. Garnish with basil, then cut into slices and serve warm.
