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This is the BEST Cheesy Garlic Bread! One bite of this cheesy gooey bread will have everyone begging for it again and again! #mustlovehomecooking #garlicbread

Cheesy Garlic Bread

This is the BEST Cheesy Garlic Bread! One bite of this cheesy gooey bread will have everyone begging for it again and again!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :15 minutes
Total Time :20 minutes
Servings :12
Calories :326
Course :Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 pound loaf Italian Bread
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley + extra for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp basil flakes
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl mix together butter, garlic, parsley, basil and salt.
  • Slice bread in half lengthwise and place on prepared baking sheet, cut sides up. Spread the butter mixture evenly on the bread halves. Sprinkle with parmesan then mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bread edges are starting to toast.
  • Turn on oven broiler and broil on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is bubbling and starting to brown in spots. Remove pan from oven and dust with remaining parmesan. Garish with extra parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Cut bread into pieces and serve hot.

Chef Tips

omit added salt if using salted butter.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Serving Size
 
1 piece
Amount per Serving
Calories
326
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Cholesterol
 
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
288
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
98
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
364
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
97
mg
10
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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