Description
Garlic cheese bread elevates comfort food with its irresistible blend of melted cheese and aromatic garlic. Crusty edges and molten center promise a delightful indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf French bread
Cheese:
- 2 cups (454 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (28 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and heat to 400F (200C) for optimal toasting.
- Slice the French bread horizontally, creating two equal-length halves for maximum surface coverage.
- Create a fragrant garlic butter mixture by combining melted butter with finely minced garlic, ensuring even distribution of flavor.
- Apply the garlic butter generously across the entire bread surface, reaching all corners and edges.
- Distribute mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the buttered bread, allowing complete coverage.
- Transfer the prepared bread to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling layer.
- Once cheese is perfectly melted and edges are crispy, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Garnish immediately with freshly chopped parsley to add a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Cut into desired serving portions and present while still warm for maximum enjoyment and optimal cheese stretch.
Notes
- Prevent soggy bread by patting the bread surface dry before applying garlic butter, ensuring a crispy golden texture.
- Swap regular cheese for dairy-free alternatives like nutritional yeast or vegan cheese to accommodate lactose-intolerant or vegan diets.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or herbs like oregano and thyme to the garlic butter mixture.
- Use day-old French bread for better absorption of butter and more structured final result, reducing potential mushiness during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 327 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg