Description
A delicious and easy appetizer featuring garlic, butter, and melted cheese on French bread, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
- Spread the garlic butter evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese generously over the buttered bread.
- Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If desired, turn on the broiler for 1-2 minutes for a crispy top, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices like Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes. Fresh ingredients yield the best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cheesy Garlic Bread, Appetizer, Easy Recipe