Caprese Garlic Bread

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1/4 cup Basil, fresh
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Parsley flakes, dried
  • 3 Tomatoes, medium

• Condiments

  • 2/3 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tsp Honey

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 loaf French bread or baguette

• Dairy

  • 1 cut into thick 4 inch thick slices 10 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh
  • 1/2 cup Butter, salted
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread or baguette
• ½ cup salted butter, room temperature
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 garlic cloves, minched (1 tsp)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley flakes or 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper
• 10 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into ¼ inch thick slices
• 3-4 medium tomatoes, sliced
• ⅔ cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tsp honey
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
• Cut the bread in half horizontally and place on baking sheet, cut side up.
• In a medium bowl, sitr together the butter, Parmesan, garlic, garlic powder, parsley and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
• Spread the mixture on top of the bread.
• Arrange slices of mozzarella on top of the bread and then top with tomato slices.
• Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the mozzarella has melted
• Meanwile, in a small saucepan, bring the vinegar to a simmer over medium heat. Stirt in the honey.
• Simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the vinegar has reduced by about half and has the consistency of a thin syrup.
• Remove from the heat and place in a small bowl. It will thicken as it sits.
• Remove the bread from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
• Sprinkle with the fresh basil and drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
• Cut the bread into two inch slices and serve hot.