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Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe

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This Garlic Cheese Bread recipe features a crusty French bread loaf generously spread with a flavorful garlic-parsley butter and topped with melted whole milk mozzarella cheese. Perfectly baked until the edges are golden and crispy, this bread makes an ideal side to pasta dishes or a delicious appetizer for any meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

Garlic Butter Mixture

  • 8 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
  • Kosher salt, large pinch

Bread and Cheese

  • 14-16 ounce loaf French bread
  • 8 ounces shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring it reaches the right temperature for baking the bread evenly and melting the cheese perfectly.
  2. Prepare the 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, forming a flavorful garlic butter spread.
  3. Slice the Bread: Cut the French bread loaf into slices approximately 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Arrange the slices cut side up on a baking sheet to prepare them for the toppings.
  4. Apply Garlic Butter: Spread the prepared garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut side of each bread slice, ensuring every bite has plenty of that delicious flavor.
  5. Add the Cheese: Generously top each slice with shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese, covering the garlic butter layer.
  6. Bake the Bread: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges of the bread are dark golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Remove the garlic cheese bread from the oven and serve warm, ideally alongside your favorite pasta dish or as a savory snack.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, broil the bread for the last 1-2 minutes, but watch closely to avoid burning.
  • You can substitute mozzarella with other cheeses like provolone or cheddar for a different flavor profile.
  • Fresh parsley is recommended for the best flavor, but dried parsley can be used in a pinch (use about 1 tablespoon).
  • Make sure to use softened butter to easily blend garlic and herbs and spread smoothly on the bread.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/garlic-cheese-bread-recipe/