Description
Garlic Cheese Bread is a deliciously warm and cheesy appetizer featuring a crusty loaf spread with a flavorful garlic butter, topped with a blend of melted mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses. Perfectly baked until bubbly and golden, this easy-to-make bread makes an excellent accompaniment to pasta, soups, or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 1 large loaf French bread or Italian bread, sliced in half lengthwise
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Seasoning and Cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by placing the bread halves cut side up.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Spread Butter on Bread: Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread halves ensuring full coverage.
- Add Cheese Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella, cheddar or Monterey Jack, and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the buttered bread halves for a rich, cheesy layer.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the bread for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bread is warm.
- Broil for Golden Finish: For a crisp, golden top, switch your oven to broil and broil the bread for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, slice into servings, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- This garlic cheese bread pairs wonderfully with pasta dishes, hearty soups, or fresh salads.
