Description
Golden, crispy, and loaded with gooey melted cheese, this cheesy garlic bread is the ultimate side dish for any meal.
A perfect balance of buttery garlic, aromatic herbs, and stretchy mozzarella, this homemade version is even better than what you’d get at a restaurant.
Whether you’re serving it with pasta, soup, or enjoying it on its own, this easy-to-make bread will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Plus, with a quick broil at the end, you get that irresistible crunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette or Italian bread loaf
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and olive oil. Stir until well combined.
- Slice the bread: Cut the baguette in half lengthwise and place it cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- Spread the mixture: Evenly spread the garlic butter over both halves of the bread.
- Add the cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the buttered bread.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Optional broil: For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and enjoy warm!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Cheesy Garlic Bread