I love summer time; it’s the one time of the year I have fresh vegetables growing in my backyard. This year I went overboard planting tomatoes. Last summer I felt like I didn’t have enough tomatoes for all the different recipes I wanted to make. Since I have a ton of fresh, delicious tomatoes, I decided to surprise my family with this Cheesy Garlic Caprese Bread.
This recipe is simple to make and a great way to use your favorite store bought bread. I used French Bread from Rouses’s Supermarket, it’s one of my family’s favorite breads. Now just because I am using tomatoes, I am not going to lie to you and tell you this recipe is healthy. I can tell you it’s pretty darn delicious!
If you decide to make this recipe you may want to cut you a big Ol’ slice before your family eats it all. I am warning you the Caprese Bread is addicting; once you taste it you will want to devour the entire loaf. I had to hide the bread when it was finished cooking until I was ready to serve it!
Ingredients:
3- Medium tomatoes
1 Loaf Braided French Bread (I only used half of it)
1/2 Stick Butter (I used Land of Lakes)
1- Clove Garlic
1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley plus 1- teaspoon Parsley
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
1 Cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese
2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
*Note- Double the recipe if you want to use both halves of the loaf of bread.
Preheat oven to 400 Degrees .
1. Slice the loaf of French Bread using a bread knife down the center like the above picture.
2. Melt butter in small bowl in microwave until fully melted. Remove butter from microwave, pour butter into a food processor (I used a small food chopper) add 1/4 cup fresh rinsed and dried parsley , peel garlic clove then add it to the butter. Blend all the ingredients together until they’re finely chopped and mixed together. Pour the butter mixture into a small bowl, using a basting brush carefully brush the top and bottom side of the bread.
3. Place the bread cut side up onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle the Mozzarella cheese on top, then sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese on top. Place the bread in the oven for 5 minutes.
4. While the bread is in the oven. Rinse, dry, and thinly slice the tomatoes (see below picture) . Once you slice your tomatoes lay them down on a plate . Drizzle one side of the tomatoes with the Olive Oil then sprinkle on salt and pepper to your liking.
5. When the bread is finished baking carefully remove the baking pan from the oven and set down on a flat surface. (Leave oven on) Place the tomatoes on top of the baked bread .
6. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan Cheese on top of the tomatoes. Next, evenly spread the remaining parsley on top of the cheese and tomatoes. Bake for 12-15 minutes in the oven on 400 degrees until cheese is melted and the tomatoes are cooked all the way through.
7. Remove the baking pan from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice and serve!
8. You can eat the Caprese Bread alone or serve it with your favorite meal.
Do you have a favorite tomato recipe you would like to share? I think this recipe will become one of my family’s favorite. It was easy to make and it’s absolutely delicious. I know you will want to try it. Warning: You make need to make more than one loaf!
Bon Appetit!
Kim
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Kim Seghers is a Mom of three, creator of This Ole Mom blog, a family friendly site. Kim is passionate about sharing her love for cooking, crafting, traveling, family, and everything lifestyle.
this looks SO good. Who can say no to butter and cheese? YUM.
Hi Priscilla! I try really hard to say no to those things but it's been hard to give them up. The Caprese Bread is delicious. Have a nice week, Kim
This looks so yummy! I am ready to whip up one now. Well, maybe after my coffee!
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Traci
Thank you! I agree got to have coffee first before doing anything else! Have a great week, Kim
This looks delish! I'm watching my carbs, but think I can make this minus the bread. It will give me a new veggie dish to make.
Hi Shannon! Yes you can make this minus the bread. Just cut your tomatoes thicker , drizzle with olive oil , then place into the oven with cheese until melted. Would love to know how it turns out if you make them . Kim
This looks so delicious! I'm definitely going to try making this myself!
Hi Amanda! Thank you so much. I would love to know how you this recipe if you try it. Kim
Wow Kim, this looks delicious! And simple! Pinning for later – yum!
Thank you so much! It was simple to make and yes it tasted delicious!!! Thank you for pinning it. Kim
This looks amazing Kim! I love tomatoes and cheese together. I'm going to have to find some good gf bread so I can make this. Thanks for the recipe.
Thank you Jane. Try Gluten Free Schar Multigran Ciabatta rolls from Walmart. I hope you get a chance to try this recipe. Have a great week, Kim
Adding to my recipe board! We literally got thousands of volunteer tomato plants. I am keeping a few dozen, so hopefully we can try this soon.
Hi Christy! Thank you for adding my recipe to your recipe board. This is such a great recipe to use all those extra tomatoes and its delicious. I would love to know how you like the recipe if you try it. Have a great week! Kim
Can I just say YUM!!!!??? This sounds like perfection and I'm officially hungry.
Yes you can say Yum Kelly! Thank you so much you made my day! Its really good . Sorry for making you hungry! Kim
We LOVE LOVE LOVE home made stuff and these look amazing. Thank you for sharing
Hi Amy! Thank you. It really tastes amazing too! Thank you for stopping over! Kim
I want to make this right now…it looks so delicious!
Thank you! It really is delicious! I am glad you like it. Kim
We had caprese waffles at our wedding reception, it was a huge hit! I should make this for my hubby!
Wow Lauryn that sounds delicious! Did you have a morning Wedding? You should make this for your husband. Surprise him!! Enjoy the rest of your week, Kim
This looks SO good! Tomatoes are a favorite of mine, and you can never go wrong with cheese! 😉
Thank you Sandy! Tomatoes are a favorite of mine, too! And, I agree you can't go wrong with cheese. Enjoy the rest of your week! Kim
Yum! This would be a perfect summertime outdoor dinner appetizer!
Exactly Shannon what I was thinking when I made it!! lol Finally someone that thinks like me. Enjoy the rest of your week, Kim
This looks so good and I'm not a tomato lover either.
Thank you Nikki ! It was really good. My little boy ate it and usually he doesn't eat tomatoes. Thank you for taking the time to visit. Have a lovely night, Kim
This looks so delicious!!! Thanks for the idea!
Your welcome Christy The Caprese Bread is delicious! Have a great weekend, Kim
That looks good… pinned!! I have made my own garlic, cheese bread before, but I love it idea of putting sliced tomatoes on top!
Thank you Gina! It was so delicious! I love cheese and tomatoes almost as much as I love Chocolate!!! Have a great weekend, Kim
Wow Kim! This looks absolutely delicious! What a great way to use tomatoes. Yum! Thanks for partying with us at the TALENTED TUESDAY link party!
Hope you have a great week!
AJ
Hi AJ, thank you so much for taking the time to stop over and for the nice compliment. Have a great week, Kim
Holy smokes, I am drooling over here! That butter with garlic and parsley and all that cheese, I could eat this every day! Nettie
Thank you Nettie your comment made my day! You should give it a try it’s delicious. I love tomatoes especially fresh from the garden. I’m going to try some of your recipes. Have a nice Friday, Kim
Thank you for sharing. This looks great. We will have to give it a try.
Hi! The cheesy bread is delicious I hope you get a chance to try it and that you like it. Best wishes, Kim