This cheesy garlic bread recipe is crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Serve for appetizers or as a side dish to dinner!
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Ingredients
- 1 large (1 pound loaf) of Italian bread, sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 stick butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped fine or minced through a garlic press
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Make the butter mixture by adding the butter, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic and parsley to a small bowl and mixing together.
- Split the bread open lengthwise and place each half, cut side up, on a baking sheet.
- Divide the butter between the halves, spreading the butter to cover the bread completely.
- Top each half with the mozzarella cheese, then place back into the oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese has completely melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley (optional)
- Slice and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Freezing the Garlic Bread:
- Make the recipe and let the bread cool completely. Put the halves back together then wrap in foil and put into a freezer bag.
- To reheat the bread from frozen, thaw the bread completely in the refrigerator. Place the bread into a 350 degrees preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until heated through. Open up the bread and serve as is or broil for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
