Description
A deliciously cheesy and garlicky bread perfect as a warm appetizer or side dish. This Cheesy Garlic Bread features a crispy baguette base loaded with a fragrant garlic butter spread and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 large French baguette or Italian loaf, sliced in half lengthwise
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the garlic bread.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Mix thoroughly to create a flavorful garlic butter spread.
- Prepare Bread: Place the halved bread cut side up on a baking sheet. Lightly brush the exposed sides of the bread with olive oil to promote crispiness.
- Spread Garlic Butter: Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut surface of each bread half, making sure the butter reaches all the edges.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the garlic buttered bread, followed by an even layer of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bread is heated through.
- Broil for Crispness: For a golden and slightly crisp top, switch the oven to broil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove the bread from the oven, allow it to cool slightly, then slice it into pieces and serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Feel free to substitute mozzarella and Parmesan with cheddar or an Italian cheese blend for variation.
- This cheesy garlic bread pairs wonderfully with pasta dishes, soups, or salads for a complete meal experience.
