Description
Indulge in the irresistible goodness of Cheesy Garlic Bread with this easy homemade recipe. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with savory garlic butter and melted cheese, this appetizer or side dish is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread (cut in half lengthwise)
Garlic Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cheese Topping:
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, and salt until well combined.
- Assemble: Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously over the top. Add red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning if using.
- Bake: Place the bread halves on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a golden, crispy top, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a few tablespoons of mayonnaise or cream cheese to the garlic butter.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
