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Cheesy Garlic Bread
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Weeknight · 30-Minute

Cheesy Garlic Bread

Crusty bread slathered with garlic butter and melted mozzarella and Parmesan. The side everyone grabs first.

Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min
Serves8

What you'll need

Nonstick baking sheetsFor roasting and baking
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Mixing bowl setFor mixing and marinating
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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian or French bread
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Halve the loaf lengthwise.
  2. Mix butter, garlic, parsley and salt; spread over both halves.
  3. Bake 8 minutes, add cheeses, and bake 5 to 7 minutes more until bubbly.
  4. Slice and serve hot.

TipToast the bread briefly before cheesing for a crisp base.