Description
Delicious garlic bread topped with gooey melted cheese, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt, to taste
- Marinara sauce (for dipping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise.
- Mix softened butter with minced garlic and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture generously on both halves of the bread.
- Top with a generous amount of shredded cheese.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the garlic bread for the last minute of baking. Customize with different cheese or toppings for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: garlic bread, cheese bread, Italian appetizer, comfort food, baked garlic bread