Easiest Garlic Cheese Bread
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
12 (1 loaf)
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Calories
130 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Easiest Garlic Cheese Bread
Description
Easiest Garlic Cheese Bread uses a hearty rustic Italian or French loaf sliced lengthwise and coated with a warm mixture of crushed garlic, garlic powder, butter, and olive oil. This mixture infuses the bread with a deep garlic flavor while the olive oil adds richness. After baking till lightly golden, the bread is topped with a shredded Italian cheese blend and fresh parsley, then briefly broiled to melt and brown the cheese topping. The result is a satisfying combination of textures with a crisp edge and a chewy, flavorful crumb beneath the cheesy topping.
The garlic taste comes primarily from crushed fresh garlic cloves, giving the bread an authentic and pronounced flavor without burning, thanks to the larger garlic pieces. The parsley adds a fresh herbal note to balance the richness.
This bread pairs well with pasta dishes or as a hearty snack on its own. It should be sliced thickly and served immediately to enjoy the contrast between the warm cheesy topping and the soft bread inside. Watching the bread closely during broiling prevents over-browning.
Choosing a dense crusty loaf enhances the bread's ability to hold the flavorful topping without becoming soggy. Crushing rather than mincing the garlic preserves a rustic garlic intensity and protects it from burning during baking.
Ingredients
- 1 large bread thick loaf, i.e., a rustic Italian or French loaf, crusty
- 8 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 4 TB butter regular
- 4 TB olive oil good quality
- 1 cup italian blend cheese shredded
- parsley finely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Combine the crushed garlic, garlic powder, butter, and oil in a saucepan and heat over low for several minutes, until incorporated. Set aside.
- Split loaf in half, lengthwise, and place on foil-lined baking sheet. Brush bread generously with garlic butter mixture.
- Bake bread 5-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove bread and sprinkle evenly with cheese and parsley.
- Adjust oven to broil, and place bread directly under broiler for about 1 minute, or until desired level browning is achieved and cheese is melted. Watch carefully and remove bread as soon as it looks done.
- Cut into thick slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a thick crusty loaf like a rustic Italian or French bread to maintain structure with the garlic butter topping.
- Crushing fresh garlic cloves gives a stronger flavor and reduces burning compared to minced garlic.
- Apply garlic butter mixture generously and bake until lightly golden before adding cheese.
- Broil briefly and watch carefully to melt cheese without burning.
- Serve cut into thick slices immediately to enjoy the texture contrast.
- Pairs well as an accompaniment to pasta dishes or as a savory snack.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12(1 loaf)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 117IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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