Description
A delightful and simple recipe for Caprese Toast, featuring crusty bread topped with ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This appetizer is bursting with Italian flavors and makes for a perfect snack or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 4 slices of crusty bread (such as sourdough or ciabatta)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Toppings:
- 1 large ripe tomato, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Toast the Bread: Place bread slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and toast for 6-8 minutes until golden.
- Layer Ingredients: Top each slice with tomato, mozzarella, salt, and pepper.
- Final Toasting: Return toasts to the oven for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Finish and Serve: Top with basil leaves, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, rub the toasted bread with a cut garlic clove before topping.
- You can also use cherry tomatoes or heirloom varieties for a colorful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
