Garlic Bread With Cheese
Ingredients
- 1loaf french bread
about 1 lb.
- 1 sticksalted butter
at room temperature
- 6 clovesgarlic
minced
- ¼ citalian salad dressing
- ¼ cparmesan cheese
grated
- 3 cshredded mozzarella cheese
divided
- fresh parsley
to garnish
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°.
- 2
Combine the butter, garlic, Italian salad dressing, and 1 cup of the Mozzarella cheese in a large bowl until well incorporated.
- 3
Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and spread the top of each half with equal amounts of garlic butter.
- 4
Place the halves on a baking sheet, butter side up. Top with Parmesan cheese, then with remaining Mozzarella.
- 5
Bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- 6
Increase heat to 450° and bake for up to 8 additional minutes, until the top begins to brown. Keep an eye on it during this time.
- 7
Remove and cut into 1-inch slices. Garnish with parsley and serve with pasta, soup, or homemade marinara sauce.
Garlic Bread With Cheese
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About this Recipe
Imagine biting into a slice of perfectly toasted French bread, rich with savory garlic butter and dripping with gooey melted cheese. This easy Garlic Bread with Cheese recipe brings that restaurant-quality experience right to your kitchen, ideal for any meal or gathering.
What sets this recipe apart is the irresistible combination of a zesty garlic butter mixture and a generous topping of both savory Parmesan and wonderfully stretchy Mozzarella cheese. Using a whole loaf of French bread ensures plenty to go around, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that's surprisingly simple to prepare.
You can expect a delightful contrast of textures: a crusty exterior from the French bread giving way to a soft interior, all enveloped in a deeply aromatic garlic butter. The dual cheese topping melts into a golden, bubbly blanket, offering both sharp, nutty notes from the Parmesan and creamy, mild goodness from the Mozzarella. This hearty appetizer delivers big on comforting flavor with minimal effort, boasting 203 calories per serving for a satisfying treat.
While this recipe shines as is, feel free to experiment with different cheese blends. You could add a sprinkle of provolone for extra tang or a touch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a subtle kick. For an herbal twist, consider mixing in some fresh oregano or basil with the minced garlic and butter mixture before baking.
Serve this warm, cheesy garlic bread fresh from the oven, generously garnished with bright fresh parsley. It's the ultimate accompaniment to pasta dishes, soups, or salads, and a fantastic standalone appetizer for game nights and family dinners.