Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe

Name: Land Ocean Restaurant Meridians Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 loaf French baguette (or Italian loaf); 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened; 4 pieces garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 0.25 cups cream cheese, softened; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; 0.5 tsp lemon zest (optional, for brightness); 0.25 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 0.125 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 1 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 0.25 cups additional grated Parmesan; 1 tsp olive oil (for brushing)

Inspired by Land Ocean Restaurant Meridian

Time35m

Serves6

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Ingredients

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Bread

1 loaf French baguette (or Italian loaf)

Garlic-Parmesan Butter

3/4 cups unsalted butter, softened

4 pieces garlic cloves, finely minced

1 cups Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cups cream cheese, softened

2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional, for brightness)

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground

1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Topping (optional extra cheese)

1 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/4 cups additional grated Parmesan

Finishing

1 tsp olive oil (for brushing)

Method

Prepare Bread

Preheat and cut

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the baguette in half lengthwise. If you prefer pull-apart pieces, instead cut the loaf crosswise into 1 to 1½-inch thick slices without cutting all the way through (keep the base intact). Place cut sides up on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

Make Garlic-Parmesan Butter

In a medium bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and softened cream cheese. Mix with a fork or spatula until smooth and homogenous.

Add the minced garlic, freshly grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, lemon zest (if using), salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

If the mixture is very soft, chill for 10 minutes to firm slightly so it spreads cleanly on the bread.

Assemble

Spread an even layer of the garlic-Parmesan butter over the cut surface(s) of the bread, going right to the edges. Use about three-quarters of the mixture for the main coverage and reserve a couple of tablespoons for after baking if desired.

If using, evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella and the additional grated Parmesan over the buttered surface for an extra melty cheesy top. Lightly brush exposed crust edges with olive oil to encourage browning.

Bake and Finish

Bake in the preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 10–14 minutes, until the butter is bubbly and the cheese (if added) is melted.

For a golden-brown, slightly crisp top, switch the oven to broil on high for 1–2 minutes while watching very carefully to avoid burning. Remove when the top is lightly browned and bubbling.

Remove from oven and let the bread rest 2–3 minutes. If you reserved a little garlic-Parmesan butter, spread it now for extra shine and flavor. Garnish with a light sprinkle of chopped parsley or extra grated Parmesan.

Serve

Slice into serving pieces (if not pre-sliced) and serve warm. Pair with salads, soups, or serve as an appetizer. Leftovers can be reheated in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 6–8 minutes to refresh.