Description
Cheese garlic bread is the ultimate comfort food, boasting a crispy crust topped with gooey melted cheese and aromatic garlic. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering appetizer or side dish that will fill your kitchen with delightful aromas. Perfect for family dinners, movie nights, or casual gatherings with friends, each bite of this cheesy delight promises to be packed with flavor. With just minimal prep time and straightforward steps, you can whip up this irresistible dish in under 30 minutes. Whether served alongside pasta, salads, or soups, cheese garlic bread is sure to impress and become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and place it cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the buttered bread.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg