Gooey Garlic Cheese Bread: Your New Favorite Comfort Snack

Experience the ultimate comfort with Gooey Garlic Cheese Bread, a savory delight that transforms simple bread into a melty masterpiece.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 slices

Course: APPETIZERS

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bread

1 loaf French Bread Italian or sourdough can be used for variation.

For the Garlic Butter

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Salted butter can be used if reduced salt is adjusted.
4 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh garlic is preferred.
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped; can substitute with dried parsley.
1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on preference.
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Customize to taste.

For the Cheesy Goodness

1 1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded; can use dairy-free mozzarella.
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; Asiago can be used or omit.

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Mixing Bowl

Method

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
Mix unsalted butter and minced garlic in a bowl until combined.
Stir in fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper into the garlic butter mixture.
Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over both halves, followed by the grated Parmesan.
Place the prepared bread on a baking sheet with cut sides up.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Broil for 1-2 minutes to lightly brown the cheese, watching closely to prevent burning.
Cool for a minute, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a sprinkle of extra fresh parsley for added color.

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