Cheesy Garlic Bread
Garlic, butter, and three kinds of cheese melted into crusty French bread—cheesy garlic bread just makes the whole kitchen smell like you’re winning at dinner. Buttery, crisp-edged, and melty all over, with mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan. Yeah, it’s that good.
8
slices
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 1 loaf crusty French bread about 16-18 inches
For the Garlic Butter & Cheese Topping
- 1/2 cup (115 g) salted butter softened to room temperature
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced (use 5 if desired for extra garlic flavor)
- 2 tbsp (8 g) fresh parsley finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) black pepper
Cheese
- 1 cup (112 g) shredded mozzarella cheese divided (half for butter, half for topping)
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Serrated Knife
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise, creating two long pieces. Place both halves, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and half of the mozzarella cheese (about 1/2 cup). Stir until well combined.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture generously over the cut sides of both bread halves, covering edge to edge.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over both halves. Then top with all of the shredded cheddar and the grated Parmesan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a deeper golden color, broil for 1–2 minutes—but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with extra chopped parsley, slice into thick pieces, and serve warm.
Notes
This bread is best served fresh, but leftovers can be wrapped tightly in foil and refrigerated for 3–4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes until melty and crisp. To freeze, wrap slices individually and store in a zip-top bag—reheat from frozen at 375°F for around 15 minutes.
Variations: Use roasted garlic for a sweet, mellow flavor; add chili flakes for heat; try other cheeses like fontina or provolone; or swap in ciabatta or sourdough for the bread base.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 1.6mg