Description
Golden, buttery, and brimming with melty cheese and garlic, this cheesy garlic bread is the ultimate sidekick for any meal or a delicious snack on its own.
Ingredients
- French or Italian Bread: 1 large loaf (about 16 oz) sliced horizontally
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (softened)
- Fresh Garlic: 4 cloves (minced)
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1 1/2 cups shredded
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup grated
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons finely chopped
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Olive Oil (optional): 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and olive oil (if using) until smooth and spreadable.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lay both halves of the bread cut-side up on your baking sheet.
- Assemble the Dish: Generously spread the garlic butter over each half, making sure to get it into all the edges. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over both halves, then top with Parmesan.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. If you like a crispier top, broil for 1-2 minutes — but watch it closely.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from the oven, let it sit for a minute, then sprinkle with extra parsley for a burst of color.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into strips or squares, serve warm, and watch them disappear!
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the most vibrant flavor.
- Mix your butter mixture in advance to let flavors meld.
- Pre-toast your bread for an extra crispy bite.
- Use a blend of cheeses for more depth.
- Broil carefully to avoid burning the cheese topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg