Description
Warm, buttery, and loaded with melted cheese and garlic, this homemade cheesy garlic bread is a comforting side dish that pairs beautifully with pasta, soup, or salad. Crispy on the edges and soft in the center, it’s irresistibly good and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 large French baguette (12 to 14 ounces)
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (60 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and place both halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt until smooth.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the bread halves.
- In a separate bowl, combine mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the cheese mix generously over the buttered bread.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. For a golden finish, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching carefully.
- Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter for a spicy twist.
- Substitute parsley with fresh basil or oregano for added flavor.
- For an extra crispy crust, bake directly on the oven rack for the last few minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
