Description
This homemade cheesy garlic bread recipe is a delicious and easy side dish, perfect for pairing with pasta, soup, or salad. Made with a crusty French or Italian loaf, garlic butter, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, it’s baked to golden perfection with a melty, bubbly topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread, halved lengthwise
Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
Cheeses
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the garlic bread.
- Make Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt, mixing thoroughly until evenly blended.
- Spread Mixture on Bread: Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread halves, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over both halves, then top each with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
- Broil for Crispiness: For a golden, crispy top, switch the oven to broil and broil the bread for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice the bread into 8 slices and serve warm.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Swap mozzarella for a blend of Italian cheeses like provolone and fontina for variety.
- Pairs perfectly with pasta dishes, soups, or fresh salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
