Description
Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread brings irresistible comfort straight from Italian kitchens, melding buttery warmth with golden, crispy edges. Crusty bread, melted cheese, and aromatic garlic promise pure deliciousness you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Butter and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a fragrant garlic-infused butter blend by thoroughly mixing softened butter with finely minced garlic, aromatic dried herbs, and a delicate balance of seasonings in a compact mixing vessel.
- Heat the culinary workspace to a precise 375°F (190°C), preparing for transformative bread enhancement.
- Carefully bisect the bread horizontally, ensuring an even, symmetrical division that maximizes potential for flavor absorption and crispy texture.
- Generously lavish the prepared herbed butter across the bread’s inner surfaces, creating a comprehensive and uniform coating that penetrates every crevice.
- Distribute mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses with artistic precision, allowing the dairy elements to cascade evenly across the buttered landscape.
- Position the bread on a sturdy baking sheet, presenting the adorned surfaces upward to capture maximum oven heat.
- Transfer to the preheated oven, allowing the cheese to melt luxuriously and develop a golden, slightly crisp exterior during a 10-12 minute transformation.
- Extract the now-glistening garlic bread, permitting a brief moment of cooling to stabilize the molten cheese.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant visual and aromatic finishing touch.
- Slice into elegant portions and serve immediately, complementing various main courses with its irresistible, indulgent profile.
Notes
- Swap regular bread for whole wheat or gluten-free options to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Use fresh garlic cloves instead of pre-minced for a more intense, robust flavor profile.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like sharp cheddar or gruyère for unique taste variations.
- Allow butter to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, even blending of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg