Description
Cheesy Garlic Bread is toasty and crispy on the outside, tender and soft inside with a garlic butter spread topped with melty cheese. This comforting appetizer is easy to make in under 20 minutes — including prep!
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) loaf French bread
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- fresh parsley (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line a large half sheet baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Slice the French bread in half, lengthwise. Place the bread, cut side up, on the lined baking sheet.
- In a small mixing bowl, add butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper and stir to combine until smooth.
- Spread the garlic mixture evenly over the halved bread. Top with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Turn on the broiler and broil on HI for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese becomes golden brown and the edges of the bread become crispy.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
How to store: You can store leftover cheesy garlic bread in an airtight container on the counter for 2-3 days or refrigerate it for up to one week.
How to reheat: Reheat garlic bread in a 300F preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or in the air fryer for 5-10 minutes until warm and cheesy is melty again.
How to freeze: Wrap pieces of garlic bread individually in plastic cling wrap and then transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. You can reheat it without thawing in the oven or air fryer. Just add a few minutes to the reheating time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American