Description
Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread is a family favorite featuring a crisp crust and a soft, cheesy center. With a flavorful blend of garlic, Italian seasoning, and gooey melted cheeses, this quick and simple garlic bread recipe is perfect as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Bread
- 1 Loaf French bread
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cheese
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the bread.
- Prepare the bread: Cut the French bread loaf lengthwise into two halves and place them on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Mix garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, garlic powder, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Spread garlic butter: Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of each bread half, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Add cheese toppings: Generously sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack and mozzarella cheeses on top of the buttered bread halves.
- Bake the bread: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the butter is melted and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Optional broil for crispness: For a crispier and golden brown top, broil the bread for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor instead of garlic powder alone.
- Broiling at the end adds extra crispness to the cheese topping but watch carefully as it can burn quickly.
- Feel free to substitute the types of cheese with your favorite melty cheeses like cheddar or provolone.
- Serve warm as a side to pasta dishes, soups, or salads.
- Store leftovers in airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
