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Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe

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This Garlic Cheese Bread recipe transforms a classic French bread loaf into a flavorful, cheesy delight perfect for serving alongside pasta or as a savory snack. With a buttered garlic-parsley spread and a generous topping of melted mozzarella, it’s crispy, golden, and irresistible.

  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Bread and Butter Mixture

  • 14–16 ounce loaf French bread
  • 8 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
  • Kosher salt, large pinch

Topping

  • 8 ounces shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the ideal baking temperature for a crispy crust and melty cheese.
  2. Prepare Garlic Butter: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, and a large pinch of kosher salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated to create a flavorful spread.
  3. Slice Bread: Cut the French bread into slices about 3/4″ to 1″ thick, making sure the pieces are uniform for even cooking. Arrange the slices cut side up on a baking sheet.
  4. Spread Garlic Butter: Evenly coat the cut side of each bread slice with the prepared garlic butter mixture, covering all surfaces to infuse the bread with rich flavor.
  5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese generously over the buttered bread slices, aiming for full coverage to ensure gooey, cheesy results.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes or until the bread edges turn dark golden brown and become crispy while the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Optional Broil: For extra crispy tops, switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm alongside your favorite pasta dish or as a delicious snack.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated mozzarella for the best melt and texture; pre-shredded cheese may not melt as smoothly.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella before baking.
  • If a crispier texture is desired, broil the bread for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking but watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture if you prefer a little spicy heat.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

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