Cheesy Garlic Bread
You can't go wrong with cheesy garlic bread. There is a cult following for this dish, and it's no surprise that it holds up to its delicious reputation.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread
- ¼ cup salted butter (softened)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper for taste
- 1¼ cups shredded mozarella cheese
- â…“ cup parmesan cheese (grated or shredded)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Slice bread in half lengthwise (along the long side of the bread). On a baking sheet, grab two sheets of aluminum foil and place bread slices cut-side up on foil.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. If you're using unsalted butter, add a little more salt to the mixture.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over the slices of bread. Make sure to coat the edges to prevent them from burning.
- Wrap foil over the bread, crimping the edges to form a nice seal. Note: this would make a good stopping point if you're looking to freeze your bread for later. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven, open foil, and sprinkle bread with cheese. Return to oven, bake uncovered for 5 to 6 minutes. Tip: You can broil the bread during the last minute for an extra crunch.
- Sprinkle tops evenly with parsley. Cut into slices and serve warm.
Author
Ira Horecka
Ira is a first year PhD student studying computational biology at the University of Toronto. He likes to cook from time to time.