Garlic Cheese Bread
A homemade garlic cheese bread that is so easy to make with a make-ahead garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 fresh loaf of Italian or French Bread
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Small pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parsley optional
- Freshly grated Parmesan optional
Instructions
- Cut the bread in half lengthwise.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a pan on low/medium heat until the butter has melted.
- Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant. Stir frequently, so the garlic does not brown or burn.*
- Push down the middle of the bread on both sides and place on a baking sheet.
- Baste oil and herb mixture on top of the bread and spread shredded cheese evenly over top. Add Parmesan if using.
- Cook in the oven for 9-11 minutes, until the degrees start to turn golden brown.
- Top with parsley if desired.
- Cut in slices and serve immediately.
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Notes
*Sauce can be made ahead and stored in a refrigerator for up to 5 days. To use, microwave until mixture is melted then baste on top of bread as normal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 403mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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