Description
This Cheesy Garlic Bread is a delicious and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. Loaded with melted cheeses and flavorful garlic butter, it’s always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large French baguette or Italian loaf
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and place it cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over each half of the bread.
- Generously top with mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly with golden brown edges.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before slicing into pieces.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Serve alongside pasta or as a part of an appetizer platter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg