Garlic Bread With Cheese (Print Version)
Buttery French bread loaded with garlic and cheese. Crispy outside, gooey inside, garnished with fresh parsley.
# Ingredients:
→ Bread
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1 loaf French bread, approximately 1 pound
→ Butter Mixture
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1 stick salted butter, at room temperature
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Toppings
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1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
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In a large bowl, combine salted butter, minced garlic, Italian salad dressing, and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese until thoroughly mixed and creamy.
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Slice the French bread in half lengthwise to create two equal pieces.
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Evenly coat the cut sides of each bread half with the prepared garlic butter mixture using a spatula.
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Arrange both bread halves, buttered side up, on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, followed by the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese.
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Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake at 350°F (177°C) for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is heated through.
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Raise the oven temperature to 450°F (232°C) and bake for an additional 6–8 minutes, monitoring closely, until the top turns golden brown.
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Remove from the oven, cut into 1-inch slices, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
# Notes:
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To prevent overbrowning, monitor the bread during the final minutes of baking.
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Serving alongside warm marinara sauce enhances the flavor.