Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil and Balsamic Vinegar, doesn't that sound like a match made in heaven? Add it to the top of garlic ciabatta bread and now I am drooling!
The other day Mr. Q and I had a late lunch date at our favorite Vietnamese restaurant and so when dinner time rolled around we were still pretty stuffed. The kiddos did their usual homemade pizza Friday night ritual, but later I decided to whip up this amazing late night snack just for the two of us.
Baked Caprese
This is so easy to make, yet it looks fancy and tastes amazing,
so I thoroughly recommend serving it up as an appetizer
to wow your guests at your next dinner party!
Here's what you'll need:
Ciabatta bread
butter
garlic
mozzerella
balsamic vinegar
tomatoes
basil
Instructions:
Cut your bread in half.
Since we weren't all that hungry I saved half of my baguette
but if you're feeding a larger crowd use both halves
or double the recipe if needed.
Just know that you'll need about 8 oz. cheese and 1 large tomato per half loaf.
Next mix softened butter and minced garlic and spread it over the bread.
Then sliced Mozzarella and place it on top.
Bake the bread @ 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
Bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil on the stove, then let it simmer for 5-7 minutes to reduce.
Slice tomatoes and chop basil.
Take the bread out of the oven, top with tomatoes, basil, and drizzle with balsamic reduction. Cut into slices.
Enjoy!
This was adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod
