Description
This cheesy garlic bread is a delicious blend of gooey cheese and garlicky goodness, making it a perfect comfort food and easy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French or Italian bread (about 14 oz)
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 3 to 4 cloves of garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon of garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and place both halves cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Generously spread the garlic butter mixture over both halves of the bread.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the buttered bread halves.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- For an extra crispy top, switch to broil for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully.
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, slice into pieces, and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, feel free to customize with sun-dried tomatoes or cooked bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic bread, easy recipes, comfort food