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Garlic bread with cheese Recipe

Italian-American · Side dish · 20 min total

A classic Italian-American side dish featuring crispy bread topped with buttery garlic and melted mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Italian bread (about 12 inches long)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut the bread in half lengthwise, then cut each half crosswise into 4 pieces (8 pieces total).
3. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of each bread piece.
5. Place bread pieces buttered side up on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from oven and sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the bread.
7. Return to oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are golden brown.
8. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For extra crispiness, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
• Leftover garlic bread can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.

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