Description
Indulge in the ultimate cheesy delight with this Easy Cheesy Bread recipe. Perfectly baked bread topped with a flavorful blend of cheeses and garlic butter, this dish is a sure crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the bread:
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the bread: Place the sliced bread halves cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt. Spread the garlic butter evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Add the cheese: Sprinkle the mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil (optional): For a crispier top, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley if desired, and slice into pieces. Serve warm.
Notes
- Customize the cheese blend to your taste—try Monterey Jack, provolone, or pepper jack for variation.
- This bread pairs perfectly with soups, pastas, or as a party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
