Description
Creamy Garlic Bread Loaded with Cheese is a decadent treat that will make your taste buds sing. Imagine crusty, toasted bread layered with a velvety garlic spread and topped with bubbling, gooey cheese. This dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, and it’s sure to become a beloved favorite at your dinner table. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it promises to elevate any meal while enveloping you in comforting aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette (or sourdough)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter, cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in the mozzarella cheese until well combined.
- Spread the creamy mixture generously over both halves of the bread.
- Bake for 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- For extra cheesiness, add more mozzarella during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg