Ingredients
- 1 loaf sourdough French bread sliced in half lengthwise
- ½ cup 113 g salted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped, divided
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups about 226 g freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup about 57 g freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Prepare the bread. Using a serrated knife, carefully slice the loaf of sourdough French bread in half lengthwise, creating two long halves. Place both halves on the prepared baking sheet with the cut sides facing up.
- Make the garlic herb butter. In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened salted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, and most of the freshly chopped parsley, reserving a small amount of parsley for garnishing after baking. Mix until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the garlic and herbs are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Spread the garlic butter. Using a butter knife or offset spatula, generously spread the garlic herb butter over the cut side of each bread half. Make sure to spread the butter evenly, reaching all the way to the edges so every bite is filled with delicious garlic flavor.
- Add the cheese. Evenly distribute the freshly grated mozzarella cheese over both halves of the bread. Sprinkle the freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese over the mozzarella, making sure both halves are generously covered.
- Bake the garlic bread. Place the baking sheet on the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly, the edges of the bread are golden brown, and the garlic butter has melted into the bread.
- Broil for a golden finish (optional). For an extra golden, slightly crispy cheese topping, switch the oven to broil and broil for an additional 1–2 minutes. Watch the bread very carefully during this step, as the cheese can brown or burn quickly. If broiling, make sure the parchment paper is rated for use under the broiler, or remove it before broiling.
- Garnish and serve. Remove the cheesy garlic bread from the oven and allow it to cool for 2–3 minutes. Sprinkle the reserved freshly chopped parsley over the melted cheese. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice each half into individual pieces. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 1mg
Calories: 202kcal
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