Baked Panzanella Caprese

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
• 4  to 8 country bread white 1/
• 6 servings butter for greasing baking sheet
• 0.5 cup basil leaves fresh packed chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 6 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 16 ounce mozzarella cheese fresh dry with paper towels sliced into 1/ slices and patted
• 6 servings olive oil for drizzling
• 5  vine-ripened tomatoes cut into 1/ slices

Equipment

• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 12-inch rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
3. Arrange the tomato slices on the bottom of the baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar.
5. Lay the cheese slices on top in a single layer.
6. Sprinkle with the garlic and basil and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the bread slices on top and drizzle with olive oil.
7. Bake for 25 minutes until the filling is bubbling and the bread is crisp and golden.
8. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.