Caprese Bites Appetizer
Caprese Bites are easy Italian-inspired appetizers made with toasted baguette slices.
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette sliced into 20–25 pieces, ½-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 Campari tomatoes sliced and halved
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves chopped or halved
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into thin discs
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to medium broil and position the oven rack near the top.
- Arrange the baguette slices on a large baking sheet.
- Brush each slice lightly with olive oil.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
- Top each toasted baguette slice with one mozzarella disc.
- Add a basil leaf or a small amount of chopped basil.
- Place two tomato pieces on top of each slice.
- Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Transfer the baking sheet back to the oven.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until the mozzarella is soft and slightly melted.
- Remove from the oven and allow the Caprese Bites to cool for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
- Great for holiday parties and summer entertaining.
- Can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving.
- Pair with antipasto platters or charcuterie boards.