Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of garlic, cheese, and butter with this easy-to-make garlic cheese bread recipe. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, this cheesy garlic bread is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread (halved lengthwise)
Garlic Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheese Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, and salt until well combined.
- Spread the garlic butter: Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over both halves, then top with Parmesan.
- Bake: Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cheese-side up. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil: For a golden top, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Great as a side for pasta or soup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
