Quick Garlic Cheese Bread
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Quick Garlic Cheese Bread
Description
This recipe begins by slicing a loaf of French or ciabatta bread lengthwise. Garlic butter is prepared by melting salted butter and combining it with garlic powder or finely minced garlic for a fresh flavor. The bread halves are spread generously with this garlic butter mixture and baked at a moderate temperature until the bread develops a toasted surface.
Once the bread is lightly toasted, it’s removed from the oven and topped evenly with grated mozzarella and cheddar (or parmesan) cheese. The oven temperature is then increased to melt the cheese completely until it becomes bubbly and lightly golden. After baking, a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh parsley freshens the rich, buttery bread before slicing and serving warm.
This garlic cheese bread offers a crispy crust with a tender interior beneath layers of melted cheese and aromatic garlic butter. It pairs well as a side to pasta dishes, salads, or soups. It is best served hot for maximum cheesiness and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread cut into half lengthwise, or ciabatta bread
- 1/2 cup butter melted, salted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 4 cloves garlic, finely minced)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated, or parmesan cheese
- parsley finely diced, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut French Bread in half, lengthwise.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter in the microwave. Stir in garlic powder or garlic. Place the bread on a baking sheet. Spread garlic butter over the bread, making sure to cover it completely.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bread starts to become toasted. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cheese. Change the temperature of the oven to 375 degrees.
- Return to the oven and cook for 6-8 minutes longer, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and cut into slices. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if so desired. Serve hot.
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