Pesto Caprese Garlic Bread
This recipe is a mashup of two of the best things- garlic bread and Caprese salad! Fresh bread, juicy heirloom tomatoes, pesto butter?! You cannot beat these flavors, especially in the summer!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Loaf Italian or french bread
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
- ¼ Cup pesto
- 2-3 Cloves garlic minced
- 8 Ounces fresh mozzarella (1 log), torn
- 1-2 Heirloom tomatoes sliced
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet.
- Combine the butter, pesto and garlic in a small bowl.
- Cut the bread in half longways. Spread the butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread, all the way to the edges.
- Spread the mozzarella over the bread in an even layer and then top with tomato slices. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes then broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and the edges of the bread are golden brown and crisp. Cut the bread into slices.
- Top the bread with fresh basil and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Enjoy!
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