Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe. Crispy French bread slathered in a savory garlic butter, topped with a gooey blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread (halved lengthwise)
Garlic Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
Cheese Topping:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare garlic butter: Mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, and salt until well combined.
- Spread butter: Spread the garlic butter mixture on the cut sides of the bread.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella, then Parmesan over the buttered bread.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Broil: Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra browning.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use Italian or sourdough bread for variation.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
- Perfect pairing with pasta, soups, or as a party appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
