Ingredients:
-
Focaccia bread, 1 loaf
-
Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
-
Garlic, minced, 2 cloves
-
Mozzarella cheese, 8 ounces, sliced
-
Tomatoes, 2 large, sliced
-
Fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup
-
Balsamic glaze, 2 tablespoons(optional)
Instructions:
-
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
-
Cut the focaccia bread into slices, about 1/2-inch thick.
-
In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil and minced garlic.
-
Brush both sides of each focaccia slice with the garlic-infused olive oil.
-
Place the focaccia slices on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear, and the bread is toasted.
-
While the bread is grilling, prepare the caprese bruschetta topping.
-
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the diced mozzarella cheese, diced tomatoes, and finely chopped fresh basil leaves.
-
Season the mixture with a pinch of garlic salt and pepper and drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over it. Gently toss to combine. Optional to add some balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze here for some extra flavor.
-
Remove the grilled focaccia slices from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
-
Top each slice of grilled focaccia with the prepared caprese mixture, evenly distributing it over the bread slices.
-
If desired, drizzle balsamic glaze over the top of each caprese focaccia slice( not pictured).
-
Serve immediately, and enjoy! If making this for a party, to avoid getting the bread soggy, don’t add the bruschetta mix to the bread until guests arrive.
Nic’s Notes:
-This is such a simple and delicious dish but warning that it can be a little messy to bite into if your focaccia is extra fluffy like this one was. It’s worth each and every bite, but might not be a dish you want to eat on a first date 😉 Or you can swap the bread out for a French baguette or sourdough slices.
