Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsPizza ItaliaGarlic Cheese Bread Recipe

Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe

Inspired by Pizza Italia
Time25m
Serves4

Freshly baked garlic cheese bread served with a cup of piping hot pizza sauce.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Garlic Butter

    In a small bowl, mix softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Bread

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.

  3. 3

    Spread the Garlic Butter

    Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on both halves of the French bread.

  4. 4

    Add the Cheese

    Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously over the buttered bread.

  5. 5

    Bake the Bread

    Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Remove from the oven, slice into pieces, and serve hot with a cup of pizza sauce for dipping.

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