Cheesy Garlic Bread
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Cheesy Garlic Bread
Description
Cheesy Garlic Bread starts with a halved loaf of French or Italian bread brushed with a mixture of softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Wrapped in foil to retain moisture and baked, the bread becomes tender enough to absorb the flavors without drying out. Once partially baked, the bread is unwrapped, sprinkled generously with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and returned to the oven uncovered to crisp the edges and melt the cheese into a bubbly, golden topping. A final sprinkling of fresh parsley brightens the richness.
The contrast between the crisp edges and the soft, cheesy interior creates a satisfying texture. Garlic and butter underpin the flavor, complemented by the sharpness of the Parmesan and the creamy melt of mozzarella. This bread can be sliced warm and served alongside soups, salads, or pasta, enhancing meals with its comforting, familiar taste.
For best results, spreading the butter mixture evenly and ensuring the foil is well sealed during the initial bake helps prevent burning while allowing the bread to soften. Broiling in the last minutes creates a crisp cheese crust but requires close attention to avoid burning.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) French bread or Italian bread, loaf
- 1/4 cup butter softened, salted
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic or 1 tsp granulated garlic, minced
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese finely shredded
- 1 Tbsp parsley finely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice bread in half lengthwise (though height of bread). Cut two sheets of foil about 24-inch long and place side by side letting one slightly overlap the other on a rimmed cookie sheet. Place bread, cut side up, on baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl stir together butter, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Spoon and spread mixture evenly over entire surface of both bread halves (working to coat the edges too so they don't burn). Wrap foil over bread and crimp edges together and roll ends of foil up. Bake 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven, open foil and roll foil inward. Sprinkle bread evenly with cheeses. Return to oven, bake uncovered, 5 - 6 minutes longer (broil during last 1 - 2 minutes of that time keeping a very close eye on it, for a crisper bread and more golden cheese if desired. No need to move rack upward).
- Sprinkle tops evenly with parsley. Cut into slices and serve warm.
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