Description
Cheesy garlic bread is a beloved dish that combines crispy bread, rich garlic butter, and gooey cheese, making it a perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- Baguette: 1 large (about 12 inches)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (113 grams), softened
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup, finely chopped
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup (about 100 grams), shredded
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup (about 50 grams), grated
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
- Black pepper: to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients in one place.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
- Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the buttered halves, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the prepared baguette halves for about 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a minute, slice into individual pieces, and serve warm.
Notes
- Using fresh ingredients will enhance the flavor.
- Consider toasting the bread lightly before spreading on the garlic butter for added flavor.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for unique flavors.
- For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cheesy Garlic Bread, Appetizer, Italian Bread, Garlic Butter, Mozzarella, Parmesan