Buttery Garlic Bread With Cheese
Make rich, savory garlic bread topped with melted cheese using a simple butter and garlic spread.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 14 min
- Total Time: 24 min
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Italian or French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until the spread is uniform.
- Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of both bread halves.
- Place the bread halves, butter-side up, on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 minutes until the edges start to turn light golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over both halves.
- Return the bread to the oven and bake for another 4 to 6 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- For a crispier top, briefly broil for the last minute, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Slice into individual servings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in your butter spread.
- If you prefer a softer interior, wrap the bread loosely in foil before the initial baking step.
- You can substitute mozzarella with provolone or a blend of Italian cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 45