Caprese Garlic Bread

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Ingredients
Serving Size: 3-4 people
For the Bread & Butter Base
Bottom half of 1 large loaf of bread (mine was sourdough from Publix)
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
½ cup finely grated parmesan
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped basil
Salt + black pepper
For the Garlic Confit
3/4 cup garlic cloves, peeled
Olive oil to fully submerge
For the Toppings Before Baking
8 slices prosciutto
1½–2 cups shredded mozzarella
For the Fresh Caprese Topping
1 cup diced cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt + pepper
Small handful chopped fresh basil
Finish
Stracciatella (the inside of 2 balls of burrata)
Balsamic glaze
Shredded parmesan to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Garlic Confit
Add garlic + olive oil to a small pot. Cover. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes. Garlic should be soft and golden, not browned or fried
2. Prepare the bread
Spread the butter mixture generously over the cut side of the sourdough bottom half. Press roasted garlic cloves all over the surface.
3. Layer it up
Add prosciutto slices, then cover with mozzarella.
4. Bake + broil
Bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes until cheese melts.
Broil 1–2 minutes until bubbly and golden.
5. Make fresh tomato topping
Toss diced tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil.
6. Finish
Spoon fresh tomatoes over the hot bread. Add dollops of stracciatella. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Golden, garlicky, and deeply indulgent, this Caprese garlic bread is what happens when classic Italian flavors meet pure comfort food energy. Buttery herb soaked sourdough becomes the base for a whole bunch of mozzarella, salty pieces of prosciutto, and juicy fresh tomatoes that bring brightness to every rich bite. It feels rustic yet decadent.
appetizers, caprese, tomato, garlic, bread


