New Garlic Bread With Cheese Recipe

Name: PNW Halal Pizza & Wings New Garlic Bread With Cheese Recipe
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 whole French baguette or Italian loaf; 0.5 cups unsalted butter; 1 tbs olive oil; 4 count garlic cloves, minced (about); 2 tbs fresh parsley, finely chopped; 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese; 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 4 count fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Inspired by PNW Halal Pizza & Wings

Time25m

Serves6

Make New Garlic Bread With Cheese Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Bread & Cheese

1 whole French baguette or Italian loaf

1/2 cups Unsalted butter

1 tbs olive oil

4 count garlic cloves, minced (about)

2 tbs fresh parsley, finely chopped

1/2 cups Grated Parmesan cheese

1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Optional Finishes

1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes

4 count fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Method

Bread & Cheese

Prepare oven and loaf

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Using a sharp bread knife, slice the baguette diagonally into 1-inch thick slices but leave the bottom crust intact so the loaf stays together (or slice fully into individual pieces if preferred).

Make garlic butter

In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended. Taste and adjust salt or garlic if needed.

Assemble bread

Spread a generous layer (about 1 to 1.5 teaspoons) of the garlic butter between each slice and on top of the loaf. If you cut full slices, spread both sides. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan evenly over the buttered surfaces.

Add mozzarella

Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella over the top of the loaf (or over each slice). For extra gooeyness, press some cheese between slices so it melts into the center.

Bake

Place the assembled loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, until the butter is bubbling and the cheese has melted. For a golden-brown top, switch the oven to broil for 1–2 minutes — watch carefully to prevent burning.

Finish and serve

Remove from the oven and let rest 2 minutes. If using, sprinkle red pepper flakes and chopped basil over the top. Slice fully through between pieces if you left the loaf intact. Serve warm.

Optional Finishes

If you like a crispier crust, wrap the bottom half of the loaf in foil during baking and uncover for the last 3 minutes. For herb-forward flavor, add thinly sliced fresh basil after baking so it doesn't wilt under heat. Add a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving if desired.