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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Ramasudu Mphetlhe
[email protected]I was looking for a new recipe to try and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The smoky mozzarella and fresh tomatoes were so flavorful and the bread bowl was the perfect way to serve it. I will definitely be making this again.
Zelalem Lema
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The smoky mozzarella and fresh tomatoes were delicious and the bread bowl was a nice touch. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
Md Safikul Islam
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The smoky mozzarella and fresh tomatoes were a perfect combination. The bread bowl was a fun and easy way to serve it. I will definitely be making this again!
Samantha Salas
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used a store-bought bread bowl and it worked perfectly. The smoky mozzarella and fresh tomatoes were a delicious combination. I will definitely be making this again.
Maureen Mpamvu
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The smoky mozzarella and fresh tomatoes were a perfect combination. The bread bowl was a fun and unexpected touch.
Danny Nash
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The smoky mozzarella and fresh tomatoes are a delicious combination. The bread bowl is a fun and easy way to serve it. I highly recommend this recipe!
New Fajar
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The smoky mozzarella and fresh tomatoes were a perfect combination. The bread bowl was a fun and creative way to serve it. I will definitely be making this again!
Kenny Bello
[email protected]I was looking for a new recipe to try and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The smoky mozzarella and fresh tomatoes were so flavorful and the bread bowl was the perfect way to serve it. I will definitely be making this again.
Jeremy McGregory
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The smoky mozzarella and fresh tomatoes were delicious and the bread bowl was a nice touch. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
Divine Nxumalo
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The smoky mozzarella and fresh tomatoes were a perfect combination. The bread bowl was a fun and easy way to serve it. I will definitely be making this again!
Naaz Sherni
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used a store-bought bread bowl and it worked perfectly. The smoky mozzarella and fresh tomatoes were a delicious combination. I will definitely be making this again.
Tomzy John
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The smoky mozzarella is so flavorful and the bread bowl is the perfect way to serve it. I highly recommend this recipe!
Bronwyn Truskey
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The smoky mozzarella and fresh tomatoes were a perfect combination. The bread bowl was a fun and unexpected touch.
Long life Enia
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the smoked mozzarella, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a really nice depth of flavor to the dish. The bread bowl was also a great idea. It made the dish feel more substantial and helped to soak up all the deliciou
Jeremy Boles
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The smoky flavor of the mozzarella really shines through and the bread bowl is the perfect vessel for all the delicious ingredients. I will definitely be making this again and again.
NiROB
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the smoked mozzarella and the crispy bread bowl. I will definitely be making this again!
Inshal Rajpoot
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The smoky mozzarella and juicy tomatoes were the perfect combination. The bread bowl was a great touch and added a nice crunch to each bite.