cheesy garlic bread
This cheesy garlic bread is a perfect appetizer or side dish that combines buttery, garlicky goodness with melted cheese. It's easy to make and sure to please any crowd.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spatula
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 large baguette or Italian bread About 12 inches.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened.
- 4 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Slice the baguette or Italian bread in half lengthwise.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves of the bread using a spatula.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the buttered bread, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, then cut into slices and serve warm.
- For extra flavor, you can add crushed red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like basil or oregano to the butter mixture.
- This cheesy garlic bread pairs wonderfully with marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add crushed red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like basil or oregano to the butter mixture.
This cheesy garlic bread pairs wonderfully with marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!