Garlic Bread With Cheese (Printable)

Golden baguette topped with fragrant garlic butter and melted cheese, perfect as a warm appetizer.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 large baguette or Italian loaf

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3 large garlic cloves, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Cheese Topping

06 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Cook:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice the baguette in half lengthwise, then cut each half into three pieces, yielding six pieces total.
03 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
04 - Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread pieces.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the buttered bread and lightly season with black pepper.
06 - Place the bread cut side up on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool for 2 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels like a warm hug in bread form that you want to share with your closest friends
  • The balance of crispy edges and gooey cheese made it my go-to for last minute guests
02 -
  • Softened butter is key here — too hard and it won&t spread evenly, too melted and it soaks through the bread making it soggy
  • Baking at high heat ensures that crisp crust with bubbling cheese; don't rush the temperature or the magic dims
03 -
  • Use a sharp chef&s knife to slice bread smoothly without squashing the loaf
  • Layer cheeses for melting texture and sharp flavor complexity — mozzarella for gooeyness, Parmesan for bite

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