Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe
This Garlic Cheese Bread recipe features a crispy French bread loaf layered with a flavorful garlic parsley butter and topped generously with melted whole milk mozzarella cheese. Baked to golden perfection, this easy-to-make side is perfect alongside pasta dishes or as a savory snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Bread and Butter Mixture
- 14-16 ounce loaf French bread
- 8 tablespoons softened butter
- 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- Kosher salt, to taste
Topping
- 8 ounces shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the garlic cheese bread evenly.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, and a large pinch of kosher salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated to create a flavorful spread.
- Slice the Bread: Cut the French bread loaf into slices about 3/4 inch to 1 inch thick, and arrange the slices cut side up on a baking sheet to prepare for spreading the butter mixture.
- Apply Garlic Butter: Evenly spread the prepared garlic butter mixture across the cut side of each bread slice to ensure every bite is richly flavored.
- Add Cheese: Generously top each buttered bread slice with the shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese, making sure to cover the surface for a melty, cheesy crust.
- Bake the Bread: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the edges of the bread turn dark golden brown and become crispy, indicating the bread is done perfectly.
- Optional Broil for Crispiness: For an extra crispy finish, switch the oven to broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes of baking, but watch the bread closely to prevent burning.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from oven and serve immediately alongside your favorite pasta or as a delicious snack. Enjoy the perfect combination of garlic, butter, and cheese in every bite.
Notes
- Use freshly grated mozzarella for the best melt; pre-shredded cheese won’t melt as smoothly.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top before baking.
- To get crispier bread edges, broil the slices for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully.
- Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture or on top for a bit of heat if desired.
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