Description
Make an exceptionally cheesy and flavorful garlic bread using a blend of three cheeses for a rich, gooey texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Fontina cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Slice the loaf of bread lengthwise, creating two halves.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of both bread halves.
- In a separate bowl, toss together the mozzarella, Fontina, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Sprinkle the cheese mixture generously over the buttered bread halves. Use all the cheese for the especially cheesy result.
- Place the bread halves directly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges of the bread are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- For extra crispness, switch the oven to broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven, slice into serving pieces, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a softer cheese top, cover the bread loosely with foil for the first 10 minutes of baking.
- Use room temperature butter to ensure the garlic mixes in completely.
- Fontina cheese melts very well and contributes to the gooey texture you want.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 45