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Cheesy Garlic Bread: A Simple, Delicious Homemade Recipe

A simple and delicious homemade recipe for cheesy garlic bread that is perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large French bread loaves
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, dried oregano, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  3. Slice each French bread loaf in half lengthwise. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese generously over the buttered bread.
  5. Place the prepared bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before slicing into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
  • You can also substitute the mozzarella with cheddar cheese for a different flavor profile.

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