Description
The best cheesy garlic bread—crispy, buttery, and loaded with melted cheese. Perfect as a side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread or baguette
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the bread in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both bread halves.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness if desired.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust cheese amounts to your preference.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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