Cheesy Garlic Bread

Warm, golden and loaded with melted cheese, this cheesy garlic bread is the ultimate comfort side. A rich garlic butter soaks into a crusty loaf while mozzarella bubbles to a perfect golden finish. It pairs beautifully with pasta, soups or simply on its own.

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

25 mins

Servings

4 servings

Calories

320

Ingredients

• 1 large French baguette or Italian loaf
• 115 g unsalted butter, softened
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 150 g mozzarella cheese, grated
• 30 g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Slice the baguette in half lengthways and place both halves cut-side up on the tray.
3. Mix the softened butter with the minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and olive oil until smooth and evenly combined.
4. Spread the garlic butter generously over the cut sides of the bread, right to the edges.
5. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over both halves, then finish with the Parmesan and oregano.
6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbling and lightly golden at the edges.
7. Rest for 2 minutes, slice into thick pieces and serve warm.

Pro tips

• Use room-temperature butter so it spreads easily without tearing the bread.
• For extra crunch, bake the buttered bread for 5 minutes before adding the cheese.
• Add a pinch of chilli flakes to the butter for a gentle kick.
• Leftover garlic bread reheats well in a hot oven for 5 minutes.

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