Description
This Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe combines a crispy French bread base with a rich, garlicky butter spread and a gooey blend of Colby Jack and mozzarella cheeses. It’s a quick and delicious appetizer or side dish, perfect for sharing and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf French bread
Garlic Butter
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Cheese
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the French bread loaf lengthwise and place the two halves cut side up on a baking sheet to prepare for topping.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened salted butter with garlic powder, minced garlic cloves, and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Spread Garlic Butter: Evenly spread the prepared garlic butter mixture over the cut surfaces of each bread half, ensuring every inch is covered for maximum flavor.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded Colby Jack and mozzarella cheeses over the buttered bread halves, spreading them evenly for a perfect melt.
- Bake the Bread: Place the baking sheet with the prepared bread into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely and is bubbly.
- Optional Broiling: For an extra crispy and golden cheese topping, switch the oven to broil and broil the bread for 1-2 minutes carefully to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven, optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add color and freshness, then slice and serve warm to enjoy the melty cheesy garlic goodness.
Notes
- Use freshly minced garlic for a stronger, fresher garlic flavor compared to pre-minced jarred garlic.
- Adjust the amount of garlic powder and Italian seasoning to your taste preference.
- Broil just briefly and keep close watch to prevent burning the cheese.
- Substitute Colby Jack cheese with cheddar for a sharper flavor if desired.
- For a lower-fat version, use light butter or substitute part of the butter with olive oil.
