Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe
Soft Italian bread with roasted garlic butter topped with a blend of mozzarella and provolone cheeses, served with marinara sauce
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Ingredients
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Bread and Garlic Butter
Cheese Topping
Marinara Sauce
Method
Preparing the Garlic Butter
- 1
Roast the Garlic
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the tops off the garlic cloves to expose the tops. Drizzle with a little olive oil and wrap in foil. Roast for about 30-35 minutes until the garlic is soft and caramelized.
- 2
Make the Garlic Butter
In a bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, roasted garlic (squeezed out of the skins), chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Assembling the Bread
- 3
- 4
Add Cheese
Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella and provolone cheese over the buttered sides of the bread.
Baking the Bread
- 5
Bake the Bread
Place the prepared bread halves on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
Serving
- 6
Serve with Marinara Sauce
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for a minute. Cut into slices and serve warm with the marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
