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Cheesy Garlic Bread

Servings 8 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
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An easy baked Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe featuring French loaf loaded with homemade garlic herb butter and melted mozzarella cheese. The perfect side dish or appetizer for your Italian pasta dinner or soup.
ByMinShien

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 loaf french bread
  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400℉.
  • Slice the French loaf in half lengthwise. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Place softened butter, garlic, and parsley in a small mixing bowl. Mix to fully combine.
  • Spread the butter evenly over the two halves of the french loaf.
  • Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over both halves of the loaf.
  • Place in oven and bake for 12 minutes or until the cheese begins to brown. Optional: Broil for 3 minutes at the end to make the tops golden brown.
  • Remove from oven. Allow bread to cool slightly before cutting.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Using unsalted butter: add a pinch of salt to the butter compound if using unsalted butter instead of salted butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 586IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 2mg