Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of garlic and cheese with this easy-to-make garlic cheese bread. Perfect as a starter or a party snack, this recipe will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced in half lengthwise
Garlic Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Topping:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the garlic butter: Mix softened butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread the garlic butter: Spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over both halves, then top with Parmesan.
- Bake: Place bread halves on a baking sheet, cheese side up, and bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional broil: Broil for 1–2 minutes to brown the top.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella with a blend of Italian cheeses for extra flavor.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
