Description
A delicious and easy-to-make cheesy garlic bread that’s crispy, buttery, and loaded with cheese. Perfect as a side or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread or baguette
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise.
- Mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes 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.
- For extra richness, add a bit of cream cheese to the butter mix.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic bread, garlic bread recipe, easy appetizer, homemade garlic bread