Absolutely! Here’s a simple, crowd-pleasing recipe for Garlic Cheese Bread — crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and bursting with garlic-buttery goodness.
🧄🧀 Garlic Cheese Bread
Servings: 6–8 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 10–12 min
🧾 Ingredients:
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1 loaf French bread or Italian bread, halved lengthwise
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1–1½ tsp garlic powder)
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
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¼ tsp salt
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
🔥 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
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Make garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, garlic, parsley, and salt until well combined.
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Prepare the bread:
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Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
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Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top.
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Bake:
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Place on the baking sheet, cheese side up.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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For extra crispiness, broil for the last 1–2 minutes — but watch closely!
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Slice and serve:
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Let cool slightly, then cut into slices. Serve warm.
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🔁 Variations:
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Add Italian seasoning or oregano to the butter for more flavor.
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Use cheddar or provolone along with mozzarella for a cheese blend.
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Add a layer of marinara under the cheese for a pizza bread twist.