Description
This Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe is a quick and delicious side dish perfect for any meal or snack. Combining the rich flavors of garlic, Italian seasoning, and a blend of Colby Jack and mozzarella cheeses, this bread is baked to golden, bubbly perfection and garnished with fresh parsley for a fresh finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 Loaf French bread
Garlic Butter Spread
- 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cheese
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the garlic bread.
- Prepare Bread: Cut the French bread loaf lengthwise to create two halves. Place them cut-side up on a baking sheet for easy topping application and baking.
- Make Garlic Butter Spread: In a small bowl, mix the softened salted butter with garlic powder, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until well combined. Spread this flavorful butter evenly on the cut sides of the bread halves.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded Colby Jack and mozzarella cheese over the buttered bread sides to create a cheesy topping.
- Bake Bread: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the bread for 12 to 15 minutes, until the butter is melted and the cheese is bubbly and melted through.
- Optional Broil: For a crispier, browned top, switch the oven to broil and broil the garlic bread for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the garlic bread from the oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor compared to pre-minced garlic from jars.
- Broiling at the end adds a nice crunch, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- You can substitute Italian seasoning with a mixture of dried basil, oregano, and thyme if desired.
- This recipe works well with other bread types like sourdough or Italian bread.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
