Garlic Cheese Bread
Garlic cheese bread is the ultimate comfort food that combines warm, crusty French bread with a luscious blend of melted cheeses and aromatic garlic. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by gooey cheesiness that makes it an irresistible side for pasta nights or a cozy movie marathon. Easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser, this savory delight will have everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf crusty French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened butter and minced garlic until well combined.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over each half.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan generously on top.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley if desired, slice, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg