Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of garlic, gooey mozzarella, and savory Parmesan with this easy-to-make garlic cheese bread. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, this cheesy bread is a crowd-pleaser that will disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread (halved lengthwise)
Garlic Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheese Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning for garnish
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 bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt until well combined.
- Assemble the bread: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves of the bread. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then top with Parmesan cheese. Add red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning if desired.
- Bake: Place the bread halves on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra browning.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Pair this garlic cheese bread with pasta, soups, or salads.
- You can make it ahead and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
