Every pasta needs a Partner in Crime. Garlic bread is always good, but when you make it yourself it’s even better. Now, I don’t mean all the way from scratch (this time). I’m saying grab a loaf of fresh bread and make it your own. You can easily make your own cheesy garlic bread and customize it perfectly to your taste. Load up on cheese, skimp on garlic if its not your thing, add crushed red pepper. Make it your personal favorite.

Warm, cheesy and better tasting than anything that came frozen in a box.

This cheesy garlic bread takes the classic to the next level with a rich garlic herb butter that melts into every bite. Blends of mozzarella, Parmesan, and Asiago cheese get toasted until bubbly and a few fresh herbs and spices come in at the end to finish strong.

Cheesy Garlic Bread
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Cheesy Garlic Bread

Course: SidesDifficulty: Easy
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

12

minutes
Total time

25

minutes

Cheesy garlic bread is so easy to make and sure to be a family favorite. This bread is loaded with cheeses and fresh herbs and is ready in 10 minutes. It is the perfect pair for any Italian dish or soup.

Ingredients

  • 1 Loaf French Bread

  • 1 stick salted butter, softened

  • 1-2 Tbs olive oil

  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder

  • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning

  • 4 Fresh Garlic Cloves, minced

  • 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flake

  • 1 Tbs Fresh Parsley , chopped

  • 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan

  • 1 and 1/3 cup Shredded Mozzarella

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F
    -Line a sheet pan in foil or parchment paper for easy clean up. Lightly spray with a non stick coating and set aside.
  • Prepare the bread
    -Slice the bread in half lengthwise and lay the halves face up on the sheet pan.
  • Make the garlic butter spread
    -Combine butter, olive oil, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, Italian seasoning, fresh herbs ,garlic cloves, parmesan cheese, and 1/3 cups of the mozzarella cheese until smooth.
    -Spread this on the bread halves on top with remaining mozzarella cheese and additional herbs if you’d like.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes
    -Bake until the cheese is bubbly and melted. Broil for the last 1-2 minutes if you want the bread to be a little crispier.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • Add extra fresh herbs into your butter for additional flavor. I used parsley, oregano, and a little thyme.
  • Leave the red pepper flakes out to remove the heat.
  • If you begin to notice the bread baking too quickly, add a foil covering to prevent browning.
  • Try using different cheese. Use any blend of cheeses that melt well.