Tomato Basil Garlic Bread

Here’s a delicious Tomato Basil Garlic Bread recipe — perfect as a side, appetizer, or snack!

🍅 Tomato Basil Garlic Bread

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of French bread or Italian bread, halved lengthwise

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or diced (or 1 medium tomato, chopped)

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional for a cheesy version)

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

• Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzling

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the garlic oil:
   In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant (don’t brown it). Remove from heat.

3. Prep the bread:
   Place bread halves on a baking sheet, cut-side up. Brush the garlic olive oil evenly over the cut sides.

4. Add toppings:

   • Distribute chopped tomatoes evenly over the bread.

   • Season with salt and pepper.

   • Sprinkle mozzarella (if using), then Parmesan on top.

5. Bake:
   Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the edges are golden and crisp.

6. Finish:
   Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh basil. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.

7. Serve:
   Slice and serve warm!