Description
This Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe is a delicious homemade treat featuring a flavorful mixture of garlic butter, Parmesan, and melted mozzarella on a crispy French bread or Italian baguette base. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, it’s easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian baguette
Cheese and Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the bread.
- Slice Bread: Cut the French bread or Italian baguette in half lengthwise to create two flat surfaces for spreading the garlic butter mixture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir until the mixture is well blended.
- Spread Mixture: Evenly spread the garlic butter and cheese mixture on both halves of the bread, covering the surface thoroughly.
- Add Topping Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the buttered bread halves.
- Bake Bread: Place the prepared bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese melts, bubbles, and the bread edges turn golden brown.
- Garnish: Optionally, sprinkle fresh parsley over the hot cheesy bread to add a pop of color and fresh flavor.
- Serve: Slice the bread into portions and serve warm to enjoy the full cheesy, garlicky flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the bread for an additional 1-2 minutes after baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- You can substitute mozzarella with other melting cheeses like provolone or cheddar for a different flavor profile.
- Make sure the butter is softened to mix easily with the garlic and cheese.
- The bread is best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
- To reduce fat content, use light butter or a butter substitute.
