Here’s a simple and irresistible recipe for Tomato Basil Garlic Bread 🍅🌿🧄—crispy, garlicky, and perfect as a side or snack.
🍞 Tomato Basil Garlic Bread
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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1 baguette or rustic Italian bread
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4–5 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
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¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
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¼ tsp salt, or to taste
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ cup grated mozzarella (optional for cheesy version)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Garlic Butter
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In a small bowl, mix butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Set aside to let flavors meld.
2️⃣ Prepare the Bread
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Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
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Slice the baguette in half lengthwise.
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Spread garlic butter evenly over the cut sides.
3️⃣ Add Tomato and Basil
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Scatter chopped tomatoes over the garlic butter.
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Sprinkle with fresh basil.
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Optional: top with grated mozzarella for a cheesy version.
4️⃣ Bake
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Place bread on a baking sheet, cut-side up.
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Bake 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and cheese is melted.
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Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness on top.
5️⃣ Serve
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Slice into portions and serve warm.
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Great as a side for pasta, soup, or salad.
💡 Tips
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Extra flavor: Drizzle a little balsamic reduction on top after baking.
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Spicy kick: Add red chili flakes to the garlic butter.
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Make-ahead: Prepare toppings and butter ahead; assemble just before baking.
If you want, I can also make a “loaded” version with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan for a really indulgent twist.