Description
Indulge in this Cheesy Bread recipe that combines the gooey goodness of mozzarella and Parmesan with a garlicky butter spread on French bread. It’s a perfect side dish or appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread (halved lengthwise)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
French Bread:
Garlic Butter:
Cheese Topping:
Optional:
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Mix softened butter with minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread Butter: Spread the garlic butter on both bread halves.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the buttered bread.
- Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
- Broil: For a golden top, broil for 1–2 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley if desired, cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like cheddar or provolone.
- Perfect as a side with pasta or soups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
