Description
This Gooey Garlic Cheese Bread is a deliciously cheesy and flavorful appetizer, featuring a crusty French bread loaf generously spread with garlic butter and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Perfectly baked to golden perfection and slightly broiled for a crispy cheesy crust, this recipe makes a crowd-pleasing side or snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf French bread
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the bread.
- Prepare Bread: Place the loaf of French bread on a cutting board. Carefully slice it in half lengthwise so you have two large pieces.
- Mix Garlic Butter: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly until the garlic is evenly distributed in the butter.
- Add Parsley and Seasoning: Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the garlic butter mixture along with salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Spread Garlic Butter: Use a butter knife or spatula to spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of both bread halves, making sure to cover all edges.
- Add Cheese Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the garlic-buttered bread halves, followed by an even layer of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake Bread: Place the prepared bread halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil Cheese: Switch the oven to broil and broil the cheese for 1 to 2 minutes until it turns golden brown and slightly crispy. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two. Slice and serve the gooey garlic cheese bread warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and melting quality.
- You can substitute French bread with Italian bread if preferred.
- Be cautious while broiling to avoid burning the cheese; keep a close eye during this step.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven for optimal gooey texture.
