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Cheesy Garlic Bread

Crispy, buttery garlic bread topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf Italian or French bread
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • Marinara sauce for dipping

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Serrated bread knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and halve the loaf lengthwise.
  2. Mix the butter, garlic, parsley, oregano, and salt and spread over the bread.
  3. Bake 8 minutes to toast the bread.
  4. Tip: Toasting first prevents soggy bread.
  5. Add the mozzarella and Parmesan and bake 5 to 7 minutes until bubbly.
  6. Slice and serve hot with marinara.

Notes

Freeze the buttered, unbaked bread for up to 2 months.
Watch the broiler closely if you use it.