Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread: Authentic Pizzeria Taste!
Experience the delightful aroma and taste of freshly baked cheesy garlic bread that rivals your favorite pizzeria. This recipe combines a crusty loaf with a rich garlic butter mixture and gooey melted cheese for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-sized Italian loaf or French baguette
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 4–6 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the Italian loaf or baguette in half lengthwise.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter. Stir in the minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Lay the bread halves cut-side up on a baking sheet and generously spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut surfaces.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes until the edges start turning golden.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and evenly sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over both halves of the bread, followed by 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return the cheesy garlic bread to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly. Switch to broiler mode for 1-3 minutes to achieve a golden-brown crust, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Transfer the cheesy garlic bread to a cutting board, slice if desired, and garnish with more fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. A crusty Italian loaf or baguette is essential for the perfect texture. Consider adding a drizzle of olive oil before the garlic butter for extra flavor.