Tomato Basil Garlic Bread

Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 12–15 minutes

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 large French baguette or Italian loaf

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes (seeds removed to prevent sogginess)

• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• Optional: red pepper flakes for heat

• Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzle

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Prepare the Bread

1. Slice baguette in half lengthwise.

2. In a bowl, mix softened butter, olive oil, and minced garlic.

3. Spread evenly over both halves of bread.

3️⃣ Add Toppings

1. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the bread.

2. Add Parmesan.

3. Top with diced tomatoes.

4. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.

4️⃣ Bake

1. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted.

2. For golden bubbly top, broil 1–2 minutes (watch carefully).

5️⃣ Finish & Serve

1. Remove from oven.

2. Sprinkle fresh chopped basil on top.

3. Optional: drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze.

4. Slice and serve warm.

🌟 Pro Tips

• Remove tomato seeds to avoid soggy bread.

• Toast bread 3–4 minutes before adding toppings for extra crispiness.

• Add sliced fresh mozzarella for a Caprese-style version.

• Use roasted tomatoes for deeper flavor.

🧊 Storage

• Best served fresh.

• Reheat in oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes (avoid microwave to keep crisp).