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Homemade cheesy garlic bread topped with melted cheese and parsley, cut into slices with golden, crispy edges and gooey cheese pulls.

Cheesy Garlic Bread

5 from 1 vote
A crowd-pleasing, restaurant-quality Cheesy Garlic Bread made with the perfect garlic butter and a gooey cheese blend that bakes to golden, bubbly perfection. Great for pasta nights, potlucks, and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American-Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf French or Italian bread - Ciabatta or sourdough also work
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter - Room temperature
  • 4 cloves Garlic - Fresh, minced
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Salt - Adjust if using salted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil - For smoother butter spread
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese - Shredded
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese - Grated
  • ¼ cup Provolone cheese - Shredded
  • ¼ cup Romano cheese - Shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - Optional, for topping
  • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional, for heat
  • Fresh herbs - Optional garnish (parsley, basil)

Equipment

  • Sharp serrated knife (For cutting the bread)
  • Large mixing bowl (To mix the garlic butter)
  • Baking sheet (For baking)
  • Aluminum foil (Wrap bread during first bake)
  • Small spatula or spoon (To spread garlic butter)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F so it’s ready while you prep the garlic bread.
  2. Cut the bread in half lengthwise and score diagonal cuts without slicing through.
  3. Mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Let the butter sit briefly, then spread it generously over the bread, including into the cuts.
  5. Top the bread with the cheese blend, wrap in foil, bake 10 minutes, then uncover and bake until bubbly.
  6. Let the bread cool slightly, then slice and serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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