Description
A quick and easy recipe for cheesy garlic bread that delivers crunchy edges and gooey cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette or loaf of Italian bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously over the bread.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
For a crispier top, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, but monitor closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: garlic bread, cheesy, quick recipe, appetizer, comfort food