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Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe

Golden-edged, ultra-cheesy garlic bread with a crisp base and melty top. A quick garlic bloom and brief pre-toast keep every bite buttery, garlicky, and never soggy.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Bread

  • 1 large French or Italian loaf about 14 oz

Garlic-cheese spread

  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, softened
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/4 cups low-moisture mozzarella, shredded
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced (divided)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Position a rack in the upper-middle of the oven and heat to 425°F. Place a rimmed baking sheet on the rack to preheat.
  • Bloom the garlic: Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a small skillet over low heat. Stir in the grated garlic and warm just until fragrant, 30–60 seconds. Scrape into a medium bowl and let cool for 1 minute.
  • Make the spread: Add the remaining 4 tablespoons softened butter and the garlic powder to the bowl; mash to a smooth paste. Fold in the Parmesan, half of the mozzarella, the green onions, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, and the red pepper flakes until evenly combined.
  • Prep the loaf: Split the bread lengthwise with a serrated knife. Place both halves cut-side down on the hot baking sheet and toast for 3–4 minutes to dry and crisp the surface.
  • Assemble: Flip the halves cut-side up. Spread the garlic-cheese mixture edge to edge. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the tops.
  • Bake for 7–9 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the edges of the bread are golden.
  • Broil to finish: Switch the oven to broil and brown the tops for 45–90 seconds, watching closely. Rest 3 minutes, then scatter the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley over the bread.
  • Slice into 8–12 pieces and serve hot.

Notes

Tip: For even flavor, grate the garlic on a microplane so it disappears into the butter and won’t scorch during broiling. Store leftovers wrapped in foil; reheat on a rack at 350°F for 8–10 minutes to re-crisp.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.