Description
Indulge in the gooey goodness of this Cheesy Bread recipe that combines the richness of mozzarella and Parmesan with flavorful herbs on a crusty French or Italian loaf, perfect for any gathering or as a delicious side.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheesy Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Bread: Place bread halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet.
- Make the Herb Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spread this mixture evenly over the bread halves.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the herb butter.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil: For a golden top, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching carefully.
- Serve: Slice and serve the Cheesy Bread warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the cheese before baking.
- You can also use a blend of cheeses such as provolone or cheddar for a flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
