The Easiest Cheesy Garlic Bread
There’s something utterly comforting about a warm, buttery loaf of cheesy garlic bread. This recipe delivers just that, combining the rich flavors of garlic with gooey cheese, all nestled in a crispy French bread crust. Whether you’re serving it alongside your favorite pasta, using it as a base for a delectable appetizer, or just enjoying…
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoonsfinely chopped garlic
- 1 large 8-12 oz loaf french bread
- 1/2 cupshredded mozzarella or Italian cheese blend
- 1/2 cupshredded monterey jack colby, Cheddar or Mexican blend Cheese
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley or dry Italian seasoning
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the loaf lengthwise down the middle to make two long halves. Place the halves cut side up on a piece of foil or on a baking sheet/pan.
- In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened), 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tablespoons dry Italian seasoning). Stir until evenly mixed.
- Spread the butter-garlic mixture evenly over the cut surfaces of both bread halves.
- Evenly top the bread with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (or Italian cheese blend) and 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack/Colby/Cheddar (or Mexican blend) — a total of 1 cup shredded cheese.
- Place the prepared bread in the preheated oven and bake 5–8 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the edges of the bread are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven, let sit 1–2 minutes, then cut into strips and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet or pan
- Foil
- Small Bowl
- Knife