Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of gooey cheeses, savory garlic butter, and crusty bread with this Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe. Perfect as a side dish or a delicious snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 large loaf French or Italian bread (cut in half lengthwise)
Garlic Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Cheese Topping:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Optional red pepper flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, and salt until well combined.
- Spread butter: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top.
- Bake: Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut-side up, and bake for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil: For a golden top, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm, garnished with red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- You can use Italian seasoning instead of fresh parsley.
- For a twist, add crumbled bacon or sliced jalapeños.
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven for crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
