Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe
Italian bread, garlic butter, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, paprika, marinara sauce for dipping
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Ingredients
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Bread and Butter
Cheese and Spices
Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparation of Garlic Butter
- 1
Mince the Garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely.
- 2
Create Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Assembling the Cheesy Garlic Bread
- 3
Prepare the Bread
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise to create two long pieces.
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese and Spices
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the buttered bread, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese. Finally, sprinkle the paprika on top for added flavor and color.
Baking the Bread
- 6
Bake
Place the prepared bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
- 7
Cool and Slice
Remove the cheesy garlic bread from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing into individual pieces.
Serving
- 8
Serve with Marinara
Serve the cheesy garlic bread warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
