Description
Indulge in this easy and delicious cheesy garlic bread recipe that will have your taste buds craving for more. Perfect for a quick appetizer or side dish!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf of French or Italian bread (about 14 oz)
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 3–4 cloves of garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon of garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Slice the bread in half lengthwise.
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Bread: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on the cut sides of the bread.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake: Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding other toppings like chopped herbs, diced tomatoes, or cooked bacon.
- For an extra kick, sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg