Description
A simple recipe for making sliced garlic bread topped with melted cheese, baked until golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread (about 12 inches long)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until you have a smooth garlic butter spread.
- Slice the loaf of bread crosswise into slices about 1 inch thick, cutting almost all the way through but leaving the bottom crust intact so the slices stay connected.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut surfaces of the bread slices, making sure to get some butter into the crevices.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses together.
- Gently pull the slices apart slightly and sprinkle the cheese mixture generously over the buttered surfaces of the bread.
- Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are lightly toasted.
- For extra browning, switch the oven to broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing completely and serving.
Notes
- Use a sturdy loaf of bread to prevent it from falling apart during slicing and baking.
- If you prefer a softer interior, wrap the loaf loosely in aluminum foil for the first 10 minutes of baking, then unwrap to melt the cheese.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, let the minced garlic sit in the softened butter for 10 minutes before spreading.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 35