Description
Irresistible cheesy garlic bread brings Italian comfort straight to kitchen tables with golden-brown edges and melted mozzarella. Fragrant garlic, herb-infused butter, and crispy toasted bread create a mouthwatering side dish you cannot resist sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 18-inch French bread loaf
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Components:
- ¾ cup real mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F and prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and lightly coating with cooking spray.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, create precise diagonal cuts across the bread loaf, spacing them approximately one inch apart. Ensure the bottom of the bread remains intact, maintaining its structural integrity.
- Combine creamy mayonnaise, softened butter, grated Parmesan, finely chopped fresh herbs, minced garlic, aromatic onion powder, and a hint of red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients until thoroughly blended.
- Fold in additional shredded cheese to enhance the mixture’s richness and create a more complex flavor profile.
- Carefully distribute the herbed cheese mixture between each bread slice, ensuring even coverage and penetration into the cuts.
- Cover the bread loosely with a second piece of foil that has been lightly sprayed with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the cheese to become wonderfully melty.
- Remove the protective foil and return the bread to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the top to develop a golden, crispy texture.
- Serve the bread piping hot, accompanied by a zesty pizza sauce for dipping, making it an irresistible side dish or crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Notes
- Crispy edges, gooey center, and bold garlic punch make this side dish a crowd-pleasing sensation that disappears faster than you can slice.
- Perfect for game nights, dinner parties, or spontaneous comfort food cravings, this recipe guarantees smiles and empty plates every single time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg