Garlic Cheese Bread

Yield: 8 servings

A homemade garlic cheese bread that is so easy to make with a make-ahead garlic sauce.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 9 minutes

Total Time 14 minutes

Ingredients

1 fresh loaf of Italian or French Bread
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Small pinch of red pepper flakes
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Parsley (optional)
Freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

Instructions

Cut the bread in half lengthwise.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Heat olive oil and butter in a pan on low/medium heat until the butter has melted.
Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant. Stir frequently, so the garlic does not brown or burn.*
Push down the middle of the bread on both sides and place on a baking sheet.
Baste oil and herb mixture on top of the bread and spread shredded cheese evenly over top. Add Parmesan if using.
Cook in the oven for 9-11 minutes, until the degrees start to turn golden brown.
Top with parsley if desired.
Cut in slices and serve immediately.

Notes

*Sauce can be made ahead and stored in a refrigerator for up to 5 days. To use, microwave until mixture is melted then baste on top of bread as normal.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 264Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 403mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 8g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.