Caprese Bread Bake
Stale bread's finest hour.
$9.85 total
Ingredients & Cost Breakdown
| 1/2 loaf day-old bread, cubed | $1.03 |
| 2 cans diced tomatoes | $4.17 |
| 1 cup shredded mozzarella | $1.61 |
| 2 cloves garlic | $0.65 |
| Olive oil | $0.29 |
| Basil | $0.17 |
| Salt & pepper | $0.11 |
| Garlic bread, side | $1.82 |
| Total | $9.85 |
Shopping List
Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."
- 1/2 loaf day-old bread
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 head garlic
- Olive oil
- Basil
- Salt & pepper
- Garlic bread, side
How to Make It
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss bread cubes with oil, toast on a sheet pan 8 minutes.
- Mix tomatoes, garlic, and basil in a baking dish.
- Nestle the toasted bread into the tomatoes; top with mozzarella.
- Bake 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve with garlic bread on the side.
No-Time-For-That Tip: Stale bread is the secret ingredient — it soaks up the tomato juice instead of turning to mush.
Swap It: Fresh tomatoes work in summer — add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity.
🍽️ Pairs well with Sausage & Broccoli Orecchiette
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