Bloomin' Caprese Bread

Made Famous By:  Heather McMullin

Inspiration:  The GirlWho Ate Everything

While I was picking up my boys from school I patiently waited in front.  As I was standing there I noticed a man wearing very nice business attire leaning against his brand new Mercedes SUV.

Then I heard him say, “Like totally dude!!”

I don’t remember what the rest of his conversation was, but I definitely heard him say LIKE TOTALLY DUDE!  I was all by myself so I didn’t LOL, but in my head I was laughing SO hard!! 

You see that is just part of the culture here at the beach.  The people who have grown up surfing all their life have the beach in their soul and it shows even through an expensive suit and a Mercedes.  I actually quite enjoy the laid back surfer disposition.  It is completely relaxing!!  J

Bloomin’ Caprese Bread

1 Loaf of your favorite bread

2 packages Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

2-3 cups Fresh Basil Leaves

1-2 cups Cherry Tomatoes

Fresh Cracked Pepper

1 cup Good Olive Oil

½ cup Balsamic Vinegar

*Slice the bread horizontally and vertically making one inch squares.

*Julianne the fresh mozzarella cheese and stuff the cheese in between all of the squares in the bread

*Tear the basil leaves and stick two to three leaves throughout the bread.

*Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place in throughout the bread.

*Wrap the bread in foil and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes and then for another 10-15 minutes until the bread is slightly crisped and the cheese is all melted.

*While the bread is cooking, pour a little of the olive oil, in a shallow dish.  Then pour some balsamic vinegar on top of the oil and put some fresh cracked pepper on top.

*Serve immediately and dipping the bread in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

SO. GOOD.