Caprese Garlic Bread with Roasted Garlic

Name: Caprese Garlic Bread with Roasted Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 heads garlic, cloves peeled; 1 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large loaf sourdough bread; 4 oz prosciutto; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, diced; 1 tbsp olive oil; flaky sea salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped; 4 oz stracciatella cheese; 1 tbsp balsamic glaze; grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

This Caprese garlic bread combines sweet roasted garlic confit with creamy stracchatella, savory prosciutto, and fresh tomato-basil bruschetta on crispy sourdough. The standout feature is the slow-roasted garlic that becomes buttery and mild, elevating a classic garlic bread into a sophisticated appetizer.

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Total

1h

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$29–$48

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Ingredients

2 heads garlic, cloves peeled
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large loaf sourdough bread
4 oz prosciutto
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 pint cherry tomatoes, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
flaky sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
4 oz stracciatella cheese
1 tbsp balsamic glaze
grated Parmesan cheese, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven. Place peeled garlic cloves in a small, oven-safe dish and cover completely with olive oil. Bake until the garlic is soft, tender, and lightly golden.
2
While the garlic roasts, prepare the herb butter. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped parsley, and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.
3
Slice the sourdough loaf in half lengthwise.
4
Spread the herb butter mixture evenly over the cut side of the bread.
5
Once the garlic confit is ready, spoon the roasted garlic cloves over the buttered bread. Drizzle with a little of the garlic-infused oil.
6
Layer the prosciutto slices over the garlic.
7
Top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
8
Bake the bread until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges are golden brown and crispy.
9
While the bread is baking, prepare the tomato topping. In a separate bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes, 1 tbsp olive oil, flaky sea salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil. Stir to mix.
10
Remove the garlic bread from the oven and top with the fresh tomato mixture.
11
Add dollops of stracciatella cheese over the tomatoes.
12
Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
13
Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Peel garlic cloves before roasting to ensure even cooking and easy removal from skins.
Don't skip the low-temperature roast — high heat makes garlic bitter. Aim for 325°F for creamy, sweet results.
Toast the bread lightly before topping to prevent sogginess from the fresh tomatoes and olive oil.
Add the tomato-basil bruschetta topping last, just before serving, to keep the bread crispy.

Substitutions

Sourdough bread → ciabatta or French baguette (adjust slice thickness and roasting time)
Stracciatella → burrata or fresh mozzarella (burrata adds more creaminess)
Prosciutto → speck or pancetta (adds a smokier depth)
Cherry tomatoes → heirloom tomatoes, diced (provides firmer texture and bolder flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled garlic bread in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat at 325°F for 5-7 minutes until warm; do not assemble the full recipe ahead as bread will absorb moisture from toppings.

Common Questions

Can I make the roasted garlic ahead of time?

Yes. Roast the garlic confit up to 5 days ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently or use at room temperature when assembling.

What's the difference between stracciatella and fresh mozzarella?

Stracciatella is shredded fresh mozzarella with a softer, creamier texture. You can substitute fresh mozzarella, but stracciatella gives a more luxurious, delicate finish.