Description
This Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe is a delicious and simple way to elevate your meal with golden, melted mozzarella cheese and flavorful garlic butter spread on crusty French bread. Perfect as a side or appetizer, it comes together quickly and bakes to perfection in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400℉ to prepare for baking the garlic bread.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil; this will help with easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Slice Bread: Cut the French bread in half lengthwise and place both halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with minced garlic and Italian seasoning, mixing until well blended.
- Spread Butter Mixture: Evenly spread half of the garlic butter mixture on each half of the bread, ensuring full coverage for rich flavor.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Mozzarella cheese over each half to cover the garlic butter layer.
- Bake: Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese melts and begins to turn a golden brown color.
- Serve: Remove from oven, cut into individual slices, and serve warm for best taste.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella with other cheeses like cheddar or parmesan for different flavors.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Use fresh garlic if possible for a more vibrant garlic flavor.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on the number of servings needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain its crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
