Description
Cheesy garlic bread is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. This easy-to-make dish features a crispy, golden-brown crust filled with gooey melted cheese and aromatic garlic, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Whether served as an appetizer or alongside your favorite pasta, each bite promises a delightful blend of flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large baguette or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette in half lengthwise.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves of the bread. Top generously with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Place bread on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into pieces. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sprinkle red pepper flakes or swap out garlic for pesto. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F until warm.