Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with a mouthwatering blend of cheeses, garlic butter, and fresh parsley, this garlic bread is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Italian Bread or French Baguette:
- 1 Loaf of Italian Bread or French Baguette (about 12–16 inches long)
Garlic Butter:
- 1 Cup (2 Sticks) Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 8 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley, Finely Chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper, Freshly Ground
Cheese Blend:
- 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Optional: Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 teaspoon or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven and Prepare the Bread: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the loaf lengthwise without cutting through the bottom crust.
- Make the Garlic Butter: Combine butter, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Spread the Garlic Butter Generously: Spread the mixture on both bread halves.
- Layer the Cheeses: Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan evenly over the bread.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
