Cheesy Garlic Bread Spread
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4.5
Cheesy Garlic Bread Spread
Description
This recipe blends softened butter and cream cheese until smooth, then adds shredded Italian cheeses, roasted garlic, and coarsely chopped parsley for herbaceous depth. The mixture is spread thickly on halved Italian bread, which is then baked at 400°F until the cheese melts and bubbles.
After baking, the bread is sprinkled with flaky sea salt to enhance flavor and sliced into sticks or cubes. The roasted garlic provides mellow sweetness, and the cheese mix adds sharp and creamy notes. The bread edges develop a crisp chewiness against the soft, cheesy topping.
This spread works well for parties or as a side to soups and salads. Pre-toasting the bread slightly before spreading will increase crunch if preferred. It can be customized by using different herbs or cheeses.
Ingredients
- 1 Italian bread cut in half lengthwise, large loaf
- 1/2 cup butter , softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup Italian cheese mix , shredded
- 1 garlic head, roasted
- 1 tablespoon parsley , coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt Maldon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a stand mixer, blend together the butter and cream cheese.
- Add the shredded cheeses, roasted garlic and parsley.
- Slather onto each piece of bread and set on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and slice into breadsticks or cubes.
- If you've made this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- Roasted garlic can be substituted with 1 teaspoon garlic powder for a quicker version.
- For crunchier bread, pre-toast the bread in the oven for 3-4 minutes before applying the cheese spread.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 585IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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