Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of gooey cheese, savory garlic, and fresh herbs with this Cheesy Garlic Toast recipe. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 Loaf of Bread (French, Italian or Sourdough)
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Slice the bread: Cut the bread loaf into 1-inch slices without cutting all the way through.
- Prepare the butter mixture: Combine softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, mozzarella cheese, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Stuff the bread: Spread the butter mixture between the bread slices, wrap the loaf in foil, and place it on a baking tray.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the cheese blend by adding different types of cheese like cheddar or parmesan.
- For a spicy kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Cheesy Garlic Toast, Garlic Bread, Cheesy Bread, Appetizer, Side Dish
