Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe
QTY of 24 pieces | Served with marinara & ranch.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Garlic Butter Mixture
Cheese Topping
Dipping Sauces
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This will ensure that the bread is baked evenly and achieves a golden brown color.
- 2
Prepare the Bread
Slice each French baguette in half lengthwise. You should end up with 4 halves, which will give you 24 pieces when sliced into smaller sections.
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 3
Make Garlic Butter
In a medium bowl, mix together the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 4
Cheese Topping
- 5
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese generously over the garlic buttered sides of the baguette halves.
Baking
- 6
Bake the Bread
Place the prepared baguette halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7
Broil for Crispiness
For an extra crispy topping, turn on the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes of baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
Serving
- 8
- 9
Prepare Dipping Sauces
Serve the garlic cheese bread warm with marinara sauce and ranch dressing on the side for dipping.