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Make at Home Caprese Garlic Bread

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf Italian Bread
  • 4 tbsp butter softened
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 12 oz fresh Mozzarella Cheese sliced
  • 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 3 medium Tomatoes sliced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Basil Leaf chopped

Instructions
 

  • Add the vinegar to a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer until reduced by half.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set a baking sheet to the side.
  • Add the minced garlic to the butter and mix well.
  • Cut the loaf of bread in half, lengthwise.
  • Butter the cut sides with the garlic butter.
  • Place the bread on a baking sheet with the cut side up.
  • Place the mozzarella cheese slices on top of the bread.
  • Bake for about 12 minutes, until cheese is melted and edges are starting to brown.
  • Top with the sliced tomatoes.
  • Top tomatoes with chopped basil and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle with balsamic reduction.
  • Cut into slices and serve.