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Cheesy Garlic Bread

Chef Basil

Crisp Italian bread covered with savory garlic butter, mozzarella, and Parmesan, baked until golden and bubbling.

Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
17 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Servings
8 servings
Chef Basil presenting Cheesy Garlic Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 large Italian bread loaf
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (225 g)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (50 g)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Slice the loaf in half lengthwise.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the softened butter, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt.
  4. Spread the garlic butter generously over both halves of the bread.
  5. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the bread, followed by the Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
  7. Broil for 1–2 minutes until the cheese develops golden brown spots.
  8. Slice into thick pieces and serve warm.