Description
Indulge in the comforting taste of garlic and gooey cheese with this irresistible stuffed garlic bread, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Italian or French bread loaf
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Finely chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Warm marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, dried Italian seasoning, olive oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Slice the bread: Using a serrated knife, cut the loaf crosswise into 1-inch thick pieces, careful not to cut all the way through.
- Fill with deliciousness: Generously spread the garlic butter mixture inside each cut.
- Pack in the cheese: Firmly fill the slots with shredded mozzarella cheese and spread any leftover garlic butter on top.
- Add the finishing touches: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes over the crust.
- Bake to perfection: Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve with love: Pair with a bowl of warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For a quick method, use an air fryer at 350°F for 8–10 minutes. Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg