Description
Cheesy garlic bread is a quick and delicious side dish featuring crispy French bread, rich garlic butter, and melted mozzarella and Colby Jack cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, it pairs perfectly with pasta, soups, salads, or your favorite Italian meals.
Ingredients
1 loaf French bread
1/2 cup salted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and place it on a baking sheet.
3. Mix the softened butter, garlic powder, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
4. Spread the garlic butter evenly over both halves of the bread.
5. Sprinkle the Colby Jack cheese over the bread.
6. Top with the mozzarella cheese.
7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes for a crisp golden top if desired.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley.
10. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Freshly shred the cheese for the smoothest melt.
Use fresh French bread for the best crispy texture.
Watch carefully while broiling to prevent burning.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 237
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 364mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 38mg