Baked Panzanella Caprese Recipes

PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Soak the capers in 2 tablespoons of vinegar in a small bowl for 10 minutes. Drain.
• Cut the crust off of the bread. Cut into 2-inch slices and grill, drizzling about 2 tablespoons of olive oil on both sides of the bread. Once grilled, cut or tear bread into 1 inch cubes and set aside.
• Submerge the tomatoes into a large saucepan of boiling water for 10 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes to a large bowl of ice water to cool slightly. Using a small sharp paring knife, peel off the tomato skins. Cut the tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds. Cut the tomatoes into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk 2/3 cup of the olive oil, 1/4 cup of vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the bread cubes, tomatoes, and basil; toss to combine.
• Transfer half of the bread mixture to a 13 by 9 by 2-inch dish.
• Arrange half of the roasted peppers, drained capers, and olives over the bread mixture. Repeat layering with the remaining bread mixture, then the remaining roasted peppers, capers, and olives. Cover the salad and let stand at room temperature for flavors to blend, at least 1 hour.
• Garnish with the basil sprigs and serve.

BAKED CHICKEN PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) baking dish, layer chicken, tomatoes, green onions and croutons. Drizzle with Italian dressing.
• Cover with foil. Bake 20 minutes. Uncover; top with cheese. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until hot and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil.

CAPRESE PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Add 2-3 tablespoons of the olive oil to a large saute pan, and warm over medium heat.
• Keeping the heat on medium, add the bread cubes and the salt, and toss.
• Stir frequently for about 10 minutes, until the cubes are well toasted. Whenever the pan dries out, add a little more olive oil, about a tablespoon at a time.
• Remove bread cubes from heat and allow to cool completely.
• Seed and dice the tomatoes and add to a large bowl. I keep the tomato chunks large - about the same size as the bread cubes.
• Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
• Give the basil a couple of rough chops, and throw it in.
• Dice the mozzarella and add that to the bowl, too.
• Add the cooled bread cubes.
• Make the viniagrette in a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the bread, veggies, basil, and cheese, and toss gently until well incorporated.
• Let sit for just a few minutes so the bread can soak in just a little of the vinaigrette.
• Add a little more salt and fresh ground pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

BAKED PANZANELLA CAPRESE

Steps:

• Arrange tomato slices in a single layer on the baking pan and drizzle with vinegar. Top each tomato with a slice of cheese and sprinkle with garlic,basil and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Top cheese with a slice of bread and drizzle with olive oil. Bake 25 minutes until bubbling and bread is crisp and golden brown.

BAKED CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Arrange slices of baguette onto a baking sheet and brush both sides of each slice with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt.
• Toast the bread in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Flip the bread slices over and top each slice with a slice of tomato and a slice of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with salt.
• Return crostini to the oven and bake until tomato and mozzarella slices are warmed through, about 5 more minutes.
• Arrange the crostini onto a serving platter and sprinkle with basil. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle lightly with more sea salt and black pepper.

STRAWBERRY CAPRESE PANZANELLA

Steps:

• For the dressing, whisk together garlic, shallot, vinegar, honey, pepper and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. While whisking, slowly drizzle in oil until all oil is incorporated.
• For the panzanella, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place bread cubes on rimmed baking pan and drizzle with oil; toss until all bread cubes are coated in oil. Transfer to oven and bake 10 to 12 minutes or until bread is dry and dark golden brown.
• Meanwhile, place tomatoes, salt, and pepper in large bowl; toss until well combined. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Add Stella® mozzarella cheese, strawberries, basil, toasted bread, and Dressing to bowl with tomatoes; toss until well combined.
• Serve immediately, or for best flavor, allow salad to sit at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.