SMOKY CAPRESE BREAD BOWL
Summertime is the pinnacle of caprese season, so we married our love of the grill with our love of this simple classic. The key to this recipe's success is to get the absolute best ingredients you can. Fresh local mozzarella, perfectly ripe tomatoes, good-quality olive oil and a fresh loaf of crusty bread really make a difference here.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium indirect heat.
- To make the bread bowl, slice off the top one-quarter of the bread with a serrated knife and set the top aside. Hollow out the loaf by cutting a circle around the inside of the bread, leaving a 1-inch border. Pull the soft bread out with your hands, making sure to leave about 1 inch intact at the bottom of the bowl as well. Reserve the bread pieces and the bowl.
- Combine the tomato paste, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, several grinds of black pepper and the red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil until well combined. Brush the mixture all over the inside of the bread bowl and its top with a pastry brush. Fill with the cheese and replace the top.
- Grill the bread bowl until the cheese is completely melted, about 30 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, grill the reserved bread pieces until golden all over. Transfer everything to a serving platter and remove the top of the bread bowl. Top the cheese with the tomatoes and basil. Drizzle with more olive oil and some balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle with flaky salt.
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Md Akas Akas
[email protected]Can't wait to try this recipe!
Samounder khan
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
Kishwar Tariq
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Mohamed Inan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the bread bowl turned out great! The caprese salad filling was also delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Paul Wanjiku
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread. The bread bowl was crispy and flavorful and the caprese salad filling was light and refreshing. I would definitely make this again.
Manoj poon Manoj poon
[email protected]I've never made a bread bowl before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise and the bread bowl turned out perfectly. The caprese salad filling was also delicious.
Mubiru Ukasha
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to make. The bread bowl was a great idea and it made the dish look really impressive. The caprese salad filling was delicious and flavorful.
Sabrina Avila
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of caprese salad, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The smoky flavor of the roasted tomatoes really made the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jabed YT
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it's a delicious and easy meal.
Redwan Kemal
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it. The bread bowl was a great idea and made the dish even more special.
Noel Natasha
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The bread bowl is the perfect vessel for the caprese salad.
David Nguyen
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The smoky flavor of the roasted tomatoes is amazing, and the creamy mozzarella and fresh basil are the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!
Axon Hillock Interactive
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my last party! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The bread bowl was crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, and the filling was flavorful and delicious. Everyone loved it!