Description
A comforting and delicious Stuffed Cheesy Garlic Bread that combines garlic, melted cheese, and crusty bread, creating a perfect dish for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of Italian or French bread
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or chives), to taste
- Optional: sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix the melted butter and sautéed garlic with the cheese and any chosen herbs or add-ins.
- Generously fill the bread with the cheese mixture.
- Wrap the bread halves back together in aluminum foil and place it on the baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Unwrap the bread and broil for 2-3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add-ins like mushrooms for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: garlic bread, cheesy bread, appetizer, comfort food