Description
Crispy cheesy garlic bread made with real butter, fresh garlic, and a three-cheese blend baked until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
- Italian bread or French baguette – 1 loaf
- Unsalted butter – 1 cup
- Garlic cloves – 8, minced
- Fresh parsley – 1/2 cup, chopped
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
- Mozzarella cheese – 2 cups, shredded
- Sharp cheddar cheese – 1 cup, shredded
- Parmesan cheese – 1/2 cup, grated
- Red pepper flakes – optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and slice bread lengthwise.
- Mix butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread garlic butter evenly over bread halves.
- Layer mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan on top.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden.
- Rest briefly, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting.
- Watch closely near the end of baking to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg