Description
A simple and delicious garlic bread with gooey cheese, rich garlic, and fresh parsley, perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise and place both halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Evenly spread the garlic cheese mixture over each bread half, covering the entire surface.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread has a golden hue.
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to adjust garlic amounts and experiment with different cheeses. Perfect when paired with pasta, soups, or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: garlic bread, cheesy garlic bread, easy appetizer