Description
Indulgent Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread delivers a mouthwatering fusion of crispy edges and melted cheese. Irresistible golden-brown slices promise a flavor explosion that will transport hungry souls straight to comfort food paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread (or Italian bread)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Butter and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to a moderate temperature of 375°F, ensuring an ideal cooking atmosphere for the bread.
- Transform the bread loaf into two equal halves by slicing lengthwise, positioning the cut surfaces facing upward on a baking sheet.
- Create a flavor-packed butter blend by thoroughly incorporating softened butter with finely chopped garlic, aromatic herbs, and seasoning components.
- Apply the herbed garlic butter across the bread’s exposed surfaces, ensuring a uniform and generous coating that promises rich flavor.
- Lavishly distribute two complementary cheese varieties – mozzarella and Parmesan – over the buttered bread, covering every inch with melty potential.
- For those desiring an extra flavor kick, sprinkle red pepper flakes strategically across the cheesy landscape.
- Transfer the prepared bread into the preheated oven, allowing approximately 12-15 minutes for transformation – watching for golden edges and completely melted, bubbling cheese.
- Extract the bread from the oven, punctuate with a final garnish of fresh parsley, then slice into delectable portions and serve while piping hot.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for easier mixing and spreading, ensuring smooth and even coverage on the bread.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like cheddar or provolone to create unique flavor profiles and add personal flair.
- For a lighter version, use whole wheat bread and reduce butter quantity, making the dish more diet-friendly and nutritious.
- Toast bread slightly before adding garlic butter to enhance crispiness and create a delightful crunchy texture that elevates the overall experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg