Garlic Bread Recipe
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4.9
Garlic Bread Recipe
Description
This garlic bread recipe uses Italian bread halved lengthwise, covered with a blend of softened unsalted butter, Italian dressing, and minced garlic to infuse flavor throughout the bread. Topped with shredded Colby jack or mozzarella cheese and dried parsley, the bread is baked until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly and golden in spots.
Its texture offers a crisp-crusted, tender interior with a richly flavored garlicky butter and melty cheese topping. The Italian dressing in the butter adds a tangy note alongside the creamy garlic butter. Baking uncovered at 375°F completes the bread in 12-14 minutes.
The garlic bread pairs well with pasta dishes, soups, or salads. It can be sliced and served warm. Additionally, the recipe notes that it can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months. After baking and slicing, the bread should be cooled, bagged, and frozen, then reheated on a baking sheet at 400°F for 4-5 minutes straight from frozen to refresh the crispness and melt the cheese again.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅓-½ cup Italian dressing
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 loaf Italian bread halved lengthwise
- 2 cups Colby jack cheese or mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 teaspoons parsley dried
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, blend butter, dressing and garlic.
- Place bread cut side up on a baking sheet and spread butter mixture over both halves.
- Top bread with cheese and parsley.
- Bake, uncovered, for 12–14 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can prepare and freeze garlic bread after baking and slicing for up to 3 months.
- To reheat frozen garlic bread, bake at 400°F for 4-5 minutes until warmed through and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 321IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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