Best Caprese Stuffed Bread Recipes

Caprese Stuffed Bread Recipe image

Provided by á-71200

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large boule
3 c. shredded mozzarella
2 small ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 c. fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp. melted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar glaze

Steps:

reheat oven to 350º and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a serrated knife, crosshatch and score the boule every inch in both directions, making sure to not slice all the way through the bottom. In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. In a small bowl, combine butter with garlic and Italian seasoning. Brush boule with garlic butter, making sure to get inside the crosshatches. Stuff each crosshatch with the cheese and tomato mixture and wrap bread in foil. Bake until cheese is melty and bread is warm and toasty, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a plate, drizzle with balsamic, and serve warm.

Caprese Stuffed Pull Apart Bread image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bread bowl
3 roma tomatoes (diced)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 and 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 TBS sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Add tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt and pepper to a bowl; stir to combine, set aside.
Place bread bowl on a baking sheet. Cut the bread bowl in 1/2 inch slices, being careful not to slice all the way through the bread. Then cut 1/2 inch slices going the opposite direction (think checkerboard), again, being careful not to cut through the bread all the way. (see video above)
Stuff tomato mixture into cracks/creases of the bread, distributing as evenly as possible. Then stuff mozzarella cheese into cracks and on top of bread. Carefully cover with foil, tenting it so that it doesn't touch the top of the bread/cheese. Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.
While the bread is baking, add balsamic vinegar and sugar to a small sauce pot over medium high heat. Whisk until sugar is dissolved and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer for about 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
Remove the bread from oven and remove foil. Set oven to broil, and place back into oven and broil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Be careful not to burn the bread.
Transfer the bread to a platter and then drizzle with your balsamic glaze. Add more chopped basil as a garnish if desired. Serve immediately.