Cheesy Garlic Bread

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8 Servings

  • Calories

    267 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Cheesy Garlic Bread

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

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Ingredients

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  • 5 garlic finely minced, cloves
  • 8 tablespoons butter softened
  • ½ teaspoon water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (18-20 inch) baguette sliced in half horizontally, or loaf of French bread
  • 1 ½ cup cheese shredded, see note

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 400.
  2. In a small nonstick skillet, cook the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the butter and water over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is straw colored, 7-10 minutes. It is important to keep the heat low or the garlic will burn and turn bitter. The garlic should be lightly browned but not burned!
  3. In a small bowl, place the remaining 7 tablespoons softened butter and the salt and pepper. Mix in the hot garlic mixture and stir to combine. Using a rubber spatula, spread the butter mixture on the cut sides of bread. Sandwich the bread back together and wrap the loaf in foil.
  4. Place the wrapped loaf on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from the heat and turn the oven to the broil setting.
  6. Sprinkle the bread with the shredded cheese. Broil until cheese has melted and bread is crisp, 1-2 minutes. (As my Aunt Marilyn points out, don’t take your hand off the oven door while the bread is broiling – it can burn quickly!)
  7. Transfer the bread to a cutting board with the cheese side facing down. Cut into angled pieces and serve. Please try to exert self-control and share the bounty with others at the table.

Notes

  • Cheese: I used a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella and my aunt uses just Parmesan – you can tailor this to what you have on hand but I think a mix of white cheeses would be best.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 267kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 478mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 267 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 267kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 478mg 20%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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