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Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe

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This Easy Cheesy Bread recipe transforms a simple loaf of Italian or French bread into a delicious, savory treat loaded with garlic butter, fresh herbs, and shredded cheeses. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, this recipe combines the warm, melty flavors of mozzarella and Parmesan atop a golden, crispy bread base, baked to perfection in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread or French bread

Garlic Butter

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cheese

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if necessary to suit your preference.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the bread evenly and thoroughly.
  3. Slice the Bread: Using a serrated bread knife, carefully slice the loaf of bread lengthwise into two long halves, creating flat surfaces for the garlic butter and cheese layers.
  4. Score the Bread (Optional): Lightly make shallow diagonal cuts across the surface of each bread half without cutting all the way through. This allows the flavors of the butter and cheese to penetrate deeper into the bread.
  5. Spread Garlic Butter: Generously spread the prepared garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut surfaces of both halves of the bread, ensuring complete coverage.
  6. Add Mozzarella Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the garlic butter on both bread halves, covering the surface for a melty, gooey texture.
  7. Add Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella layer to add a sharp, savory flavor and a slightly crispy texture when baked.
  8. Bake: Arrange the two bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and the bread is golden brown.
  9. Broil (Optional): For an extra golden and bubbly top, switch your oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes of baking. Watch closely to prevent the bread from burning.
  10. Cool and Slice: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes to let the cheese set slightly, making it easier to slice.
  11. Serve: Slice into individual portions and serve immediately. Optionally garnish with additional fresh parsley for color and freshness.

Notes

  • Use a serrated knife to slice the bread cleanly without crushing it.
  • Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preferences.
  • The optional scoring step helps the garlic butter and cheese seep deeper into the bread for extra flavor.
  • Keep a close eye on the bread during broiling to avoid burning the cheese.
  • Serve warm for the best melty cheese experience; leftovers can be reheated in the oven.

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