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Panzanella Caprese
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Panzanella Caprese
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
 
Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • Butter for greasing baking sheet
  • 2 vine-ripened tomatoes cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 8-ounce balls fresh mozzarella cheese(sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices and patted dry)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves original recipe used basil
  • Olive oil for drizzling
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 1/2-inch thick slices country white bread or butter bread
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
  2. Arrange the tomato slices on the bottom of the baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar. Lay the cheese slices on top in a single layer. Sprinkle with the garlic and basil and give a tiny drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the bread slices on top and drizzle generously with olive oil.
  3. Bake for 25 minutes until the filling is bubbling and the bread is crisp and golden. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.