Here’s a delicious Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe—crispy on the outside, soft and buttery inside, loaded with melted cheese and garlic flavor.
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for a slight kick
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Garlic Butter:
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, and optional red pepper flakes.
3. Prepare Bread:
- Slice the bread loaf in half horizontally.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves.
4. Add Cheese:
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the buttered bread.
5. Bake:
- Place bread on a baking sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden, slightly crispy top.
6. Serve:
- Slice into pieces and serve warm.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley after baking.
- You can add cooked bacon bits, caramelized onions, or a drizzle of garlic-infused oil for a gourmet touch.
- For softer bread inside, cover with foil for the first 8 minutes of baking, then uncover for the last few minutes.
If you want, I can also give a quick air fryer version that makes crispy, cheesy garlic bread in under 10 minutes.
Do you want me to do that?
