Caprese Baguette Recipe
Easy Caprese baguette with tomato, mozzarella, basil, and garlic oil. Quick to make, always delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 baguette ready to bake
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- 5 oz. mozzarella sliced
- 5 leaves fresh basil cut in strips
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to
440 °F or 
390 °F - Mix the garlic with the olive oil in a small bowl.2 cloves garlic, 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Cut the baguette diagonally to about ⅔ depth, without cutting through.1 baguette
- Brush three tablespoons of the garlic oil mixture inside the cuts.
- Fill the cuts with tomato and mozzarella slices.2 tomatoes, 5 oz. mozzarella
- Sprinkle half the basil on top.5 leaves fresh basil
- Brush the remaining garlic oil over the bread and season with salt and pepper.salt and pepper
- Wrap the baguette in aluminum foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, take off the foil, and sprinkle with the rest of the basil.
NOTES
1. Can I prepare this Caprese baguette in advance? Yes, assemble it earlier in the day, wrap it in foil, and keep it in the fridge. Bake just before serving.
2. Can I use dried basil? Fresh is better, but dried works too. Use 1 teaspoon: half before baking and half after.
3. Variations
- Add slices of prosciutto or salami between the tomato and cheese.
- Swap mozzarella for burrata for a creamier result.
- Add roasted peppers or olives for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 1629kcal | Carbohydrates: 135g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 96g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 52g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 2448mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 3140IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Iron: 10mg
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