Garlic Bread With Cheese
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Small mixing bowl
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 pastry brush (optional
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf French bread or Italian bread
- 115 gram unsalted butter softened
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 clove garlic finely minced
- 120 gram mozzarella cheese shredded
- 40 gram Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Slice the loaf in half lengthwise and place both halves cut side up on the baking sheet.
- In the mixing bowl, combine softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, then mix into a smooth paste.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread using a spoon or pastry brush.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese, distributing it evenly.
- Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 8–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the garlic bread rest for 2 minutes to set slightly.
- Slice into portions using a sharp knife and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature butter so it mixes easily with the garlic and herbs and spreads evenly across the bread without tearing it. If you like extra-crispy edges, broil the bread for the last 1–2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning. You can customize the flavor by adding herbs like oregano or basil, or by using a blend of cheeses such as provolone or cheddar with the mozzarella. Day-old bread works particularly well because it toasts more evenly and stays slightly chewy inside. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to restore crispness rather than microwaving, which can make the bread soggy.
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