Description
Homemade cheesy garlic bread brings irresistible Italian-style comfort straight to kitchen tables. Melted cheese, aromatic garlic, and golden crispy edges create perfect appetizer magic that pulls people together around delicious shared moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf Italian bread, measuring about 15 by 3.5 inches
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cheese Ingredients:
- ¼ stick (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Seasoning:
- Italian seasoning (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine softened butter, olive oil, finely minced garlic, and freshly chopped parsley until the mixture is smooth and well-integrated.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, create thick slices across the bread loaf, cutting approximately 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) apart, ensuring the bottom of the loaf remains intact.
- Gently separate each bread slice and apply the aromatic garlic herb mixture between the sections using a pastry brush, ensuring even coverage.
- Completely encase the prepared bread loaf in aluminum foil and position it in the center of the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes until the flavors meld together.
- Remove the foil-wrapped bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for easier handling.
- Position the oven rack in the middle position and switch the oven to broil setting.
- Completely separate the pre-sliced bread sections and arrange them flat on a baking sheet.
- Blend parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses in a separate bowl, creating a rich cheese mixture.
- Distribute the cheese blend generously over each bread slice, sprinkling Italian seasoning for enhanced flavor profile.
- Place the bread under the broiler and cook for approximately 3 minutes, watching carefully until the cheese melts and develops golden-brown spots.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy, or store leftovers in an airtight container for reheating at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Elevate your bread game with this irresistible cheesy garlic bread that transforms a simple loaf into a mouthwatering appetizer.
- Prepping ahead saves time, allowing you to mix garlic butter and slice bread early before final assembly.
- Slicing techniques matter – keep bread connected at bottom for easy pull-apart servings that look professionally made.
- Cheese combination creates magical melting moments, blending parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella for maximum flavor complexity.
- Broiling provides that perfect golden-brown crispy top, ensuring each bite delivers incredible texture and caramelized cheese goodness.
- Storing leftovers is simple with a quick reheat method that restores the bread’s original crispy exterior and gooey cheese interior.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg