Classic Cheesy Garlic Bread
This classic cheesy garlic bread is made with crusty bread, slathered with a rich garlic herb butter, and topped with a generous layer of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, then baked until golden and bubbly.
Equipment
- Oven
- Small bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Garlic Bread
- 1 loaf Crusty Bread (sourdough baguette, rustic Italian loaf, or French bread)
Garlic Herb Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives finely chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Topping
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and slice your chosen bread lengthwise or into thick pieces.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, optional chives, salt, and black pepper, then mix thoroughly until fragrant.
Assembly and Baking
- Generously spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
- Place the buttered bread cut-side up on a baking sheet, then toss together mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and sprinkle evenly over the bread; optionally add red pepper flakes.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly, then broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully.
Serving
- Remove from the oven, slice into portions, and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra touch, rub the cut sides of the bread with a raw garlic clove before applying the butter for a more intense garlic flavor. You can also mix in other fresh herbs like oregano or basil into the butter mixture.