Cheesy Garlic Bread (Printable Format)

Crisp, buttery bread crowned with bubbling cheese and savory garlic, perfect for sharing.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Bread Base

01 - 1 loaf French or Italian bread

→ Garlic Butter Mixture

02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - Salt, to taste
05 - Ground black pepper, to taste

→ Cheese Topping

06 - 2 to 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional
08 - Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish, optional

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 320°F.
02 - Halve the French or Italian bread loaf lengthwise using a serrated knife.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, finely minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly.
04 - Place bread halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Evenly distribute the garlic butter mixture across the surface.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until edges turn lightly crisp.
06 - Remove bread from oven. Immediately top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
07 - Increase oven temperature to 390°F. Return bread to oven and bake for an additional 7 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
08 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if using. Slice and serve while hot.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For best flavor, use freshly minced garlic instead of pre-chopped or powdered garlic.

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