Garlic Cheese Bread
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Garlic Cheese Bread
Description
This Garlic Cheese Bread recipe uses a French loaf cut lengthwise and slathered with a garlic-infused olive oil seasoned with fresh parsley and chives for brightness. The bread is then topped generously with shredded mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses before baking. The heat melts the cheeses into a bubbling, golden layer that crisps slightly on the top while the bread base becomes crunchy on the bottom.
The combination of grated garlic, fresh herbs, and salt in olive oil provides a fragrant, savory foundation. The cheeses add creamy, salty richness and a slight sharpness from the Parmesan. Baking for about 10 minutes at 400°F yields cheese that’s fully melted and bread that’s crisp without drying out.
Serve the bread cut into smaller pieces as a flavorful side or appetizer alongside soups, salads, or pasta dishes. Leftover bread reheats well in the oven or air fryer to preserve crispness and melted cheese texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. Reheat gently to avoid burning the garlic or over-drying the bread.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 6 garlic grated or finely chopped, cloves
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped, plus more for garnish, fresh
- 1 tablespoon chives finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ounce loaf French bread cut in half lengthwise
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup parmigiano reggiano shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, grated garlic, fresh chopped parsley and chives, and salt.
- Place the two bread halves, cut sides up, on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the garlic and herb olive oil evenly over the cut sides, and sprinkle evenly with the mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the bread is crispy on the bottom. Cut each bread half crosswise into 8 pieces, sprinkle with extra fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer until the cheese is melted and bread is warmed through.
- Use fresh garlic for a stronger flavor; chop finely or grate for better distribution.
- Sprinkle extra fresh parsley on top before serving for added color and freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 101IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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