Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread (Print Version)
French bread topped with garlic butter, Italian herbs, and plenty of melted cheese.
# Ingredients:
→ Bread
01 -
1 loaf French bread
→ Dairy
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1/2 cup salted butter, softened
03 -
1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
04 -
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
→ Seasonings
05 -
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ Herbs
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Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the French bread loaf lengthwise and arrange both halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet.
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In a small bowl, combine softened salted butter, garlic powder, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until well blended.
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Evenly spread the flavored butter mixture across both bread halves. Distribute shredded Colby Jack and mozzarella cheese generously on top.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden and crisp. For a more caramelized top, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes if desired.
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Garnish hot garlic bread with freshly chopped parsley before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Allow bread to cool slightly before slicing to maintain clean edges.