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Focaccia Cheesy Garlic Bread

Focaccia Cheesy Garlic Bread is layered homemade focaccia bread that is filled with mozzarella cheese and topped with garlic butter and more cheese!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Resting Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 8 strips
Calories: 417 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Bread
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
Garlic Butter
  • ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings
  • 1 ½ cups (169.5 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1 cup (113 g) cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

Bread
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  1. In a large bowl, combine water, sugar, and yeast. Stir, then let it rest for 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt.
  3. Pour half of the oil mixture into the yeast mixture. Set the remaining oil mixture aside.
  4. Add flour to the oil and yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
  5. Add dough to a greased bowl and cover. Let the dough rest for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
Assembly
  1. When ready, preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. Pour the remaining oil mixture into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Use a pastry brush to coat the skillet.
  3. Add half the dough to the skillet and work the dough to the edges. Use your fingers to create dimples in the dough.
  4. Top the dough with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Put the rest of the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper. Use your hands to form the dough into a 12-inch circle. Invert the parchment paper over the cheese and carefully peel back the paper, leaving the top layer of dough in the skillet.
  6. In a small bowl mix together butter, parmesan, garlic, parsley, and salt.
  7. Use your fingers to gently dimple the top of the dough. Brush the garlic butter over the top of the dough.
  8. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and the cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
  10. Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1strip Calories 417kcal (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8strips

Amount Per Serving

Calories 417

% Daily Value*

Serving 1strip
Calories 417kcal 21%

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