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Caprese Stuffed Bread Appetizer

Caprese Stuffed Bread

Steph Gigliotti
Caprese stuffed bread is a delicious appetizer that starts with a loaf of bakery bread cut hasselback style, stuffed with juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves and is baked until the bread is golden brown and the cheesy is gooey and melted.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf bakery bread uncut
  • 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2-3 tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tsp garlic cloves minced
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1/4 cup jarred basil pesto
  • Fresh basil leaves
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Put the bread on a sheet pan. Cut slices into the bread 3/4 of the way through- but not all the way. We’re making pockets to stuff. Cut slices every 1 to 2 inches.
  • Cut the mozzarella and tomatoes into slices and stuff 1 slice of cheese and tomato into each pocket. Add a fresh basil leaf to each pocket.
  • Mix the olive oil and garlic together in a small bowl. Brush all over the top of the bread, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
  • Drizzle over the pesto sauce and fresh basil. Slice and serve.

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Keyword appetizers, caprese, cheesy bread, hasselback, party food
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