Garlic Bread With Cheese Recipe

Name: Tony's Pizza and Restaurants Garlic Bread With Cheese Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 whole French baguette or Italian loaf; 0.5 cups unsalted butter; 1 tbs extra-virgin olive oil; 4 whole garlic cloves, finely minced (about); 2 tbs fresh parsley, finely chopped; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, finely grated; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes; 6 whole fresh basil leaves (optional), thinly sliced

Inspired by Tony's Pizza and Restaurant

Time30m

Serves6

A cross between garlic bread and pizza, cheesy bread is a quick, easy, and delicious party snack.

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Ingredients

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Bread & Topping Base

1 whole French baguette or Italian loaf

1/2 cups Unsalted butter

1 tbs extra-virgin olive oil

4 whole garlic cloves, finely minced (about)

2 tbs fresh parsley, finely chopped

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Cheese & Finish

2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/4 cups Parmesan cheese, finely grated

1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes

6 whole fresh basil leaves (optional), thinly sliced

Method

Bread & Topping Base

Preheat and prepare loaf

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

Make garlic butter

In a small saucepan over low heat (or in a microwave-safe bowl), combine unsalted butter and olive oil until butter is melted. Remove from heat and stir in minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes so the garlic infuses the butter.

Prepare bread

Slice the baguette in half lengthwise to create two long halves, or cut into 1-inch thick diagonal slices keeping the bottom attached for pull-apart style. If you want crispier interior, hollow out a small trench along the center of each half to hold more topping.

Brush bread

Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread, ensuring garlic and parsley are evenly distributed. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the butter mixture for brushing after baking.

Cheese & Finish

Assemble cheesy bread

Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the buttered cut sides of the bread, pressing lightly so cheese adheres. Scatter grated Parmesan over the mozzarella, and sprinkle red pepper flakes evenly for a touch of heat. If using sliced basil, tuck thin slices under the cheese or scatter on top now (or add after baking for a fresher herb flavor).

Bake

Place the assembled bread on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and beginning to bubble. For a golden, slightly charred top, switch the oven to broil high for 1–2 minutes — watch closely to prevent burning.

Finish and serve

Remove from oven and immediately brush reserved garlic butter over any exposed crust for extra flavor. If you did not add fresh basil before baking, scatter basil now. Let the bread rest 2 minutes, then slice into desired portions (if whole halves, slice crosswise into 2-inch pieces). Serve warm as an appetizer.