Description
Cheesy Herbed Garlic Bread is the ultimate comfort food, combining a crunchy baguette with a rich blend of garlic, fresh herbs, and melted cheese. This irresistible dish fills your home with mouth-watering aromas, making it perfect for casual evenings or entertaining guests. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, it pairs wonderfully with pasta or can be enjoyed on its own. Whether you’re hosting game night or simply craving a cozy snack, this cheesy delight is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large baguette
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Spread the garlic herb butter evenly on each half of the bread.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over the buttered halves.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into pieces and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg