Garlic Bread With Cheese
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Garlic Bread With Cheese
Description
This recipe uses a sturdy French bread loaf, prized for its crisp exterior and soft crumb, as the base for a cheesy garlic bread. The butter mixture includes minced fresh garlic and Italian salad dressing, which adds acidity and herbs to enhance the flavor. Parmesan cheese contributes a sharp, nutty note, while mozzarella provides a creamy, melty topping.
The bread halves are baked first at 350°F to melt the cheese evenly, then the heat is increased to 450°F to brown and crisp the top layer. This two-step baking ensures both gooey cheese and a nicely browned crust without burning.
Garlic Bread With Cheese pairs well with pasta dishes, soups, or homemade marinara sauce, providing a rich, buttery contrast. Fresh parsley adds a bright garnish to finish.
For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to three days or frozen up to three months. Reheating is best done wrapped in foil at 350°F to retain moisture and texture, while microwaving requires careful temperature control to avoid chewiness. Preparing the bread ahead and freezing it before baking is also an option.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread about 1 lb.
- 1 tick butter at room temperature, salted
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- parsley to garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Combine the butter, garlic, Italian salad dressing, and 1 cup of the Mozzarella cheese in a large bowl until well incorporated.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and spread the top of each half with equal amounts of garlic butter.
- Place the halves on a baking sheet, butter side up. Top with Parmesan cheese, then with remaining Mozzarella.
- Bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Increase heat to 450° and bake for up to 8 additional minutes, until the top begins to brown. Keep an eye on it during this time.
- Remove and cut into 1-inch slices. Garnish with parsley and serve with pasta, soup, or homemade marinara sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for better flavor and to avoid discoloration caused by the acidity in Italian dressing.
- Store leftover garlic bread in an airtight container; refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat wrapped in foil at 350°F until warmed through to maintain texture and moisture.
- French bread is ideal for its crispy crust and soft interior that absorbs the garlic butter well.
- Grate Parmesan and mozzarella from blocks for better melting and taste compared to pre-shredded cheese.
- To freeze prepared but unbaked bread, slice and flash freeze for 40 minutes, then store in freezer bags for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 332IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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