Description
This Garlic Cheese Bread is the perfect blend of buttery garlic spread, herbs, and melted cheese on crispy French bread. Quick, easy, and loved by everyone, it’s the ultimate side dish for pasta dinners, soups, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
1 loaf French bread
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Warm it up to 425°F (220°C) before starting.
- Cut the loaf: Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
- Make the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with garlic, salt, oregano, basil, and thyme until smooth and well-combined.
- Spread generously: Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
- First bake: Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
- Add the cheese: Remove the bread from the oven and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over each half.
- Final bake: Return to the oven and bake for another 3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Party-ready: Cut into bite-sized pieces for a simple appetizer option.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 8g