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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it's hot enough for baking the garlic bread.
- 2
Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic (about 4 cloves), chopped parsley, chopped basil, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 3
Slice the Bread
Carefully slice the baguette or French bread in half lengthwise. You can also slice it into smaller pieces if desired for easier serving.
- 4
Baking
- 5
Bake the Garlic Bread
Place the prepared bread on a baking sheet, cut side up. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the butter has melted.
- 6
Add Cheese
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the garlic buttered side of the bread.
- 7
Broil for Extra Crispiness
Return the bread to the oven and switch the oven setting to broil. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serving
- 8
Slice and Serve
Once the bread is out of the oven, let it cool for a minute before slicing if you haven't already. Serve warm as a delicious appetizer or side dish.
