Garlic Cheesy Bread
A classic garlic cheesy bread recipe, making the bread of your dreams. Crispy French bread, loaded with a flavorful garlic butter spread. The bread is topped with cheese and baked until beautifully golden. This bread is sure to be the star of the meal.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded mexican blend cheese grated
- 2 Tbsp fresh herbs to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare bread. Slice the bread in half lengthwise.
- Make the compound butter. Combine the softened butter, garlic, italian seasoning, and salt. Stir until smooth.
- Spread butter. Add half of the butter mixture to one side and repeat with the other side.
- Add cheese. Distribute the cheese over the butter mixture.
- Cook. Bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.
Notes
- Choose a sturdy loaf. French or Italian bread works best for garlic bread because it gets crispy on the outside while staying soft on the inside.
- Be generous with the toppings. The buttery garlic spread and melted cheese are what make this bread so irresistible, so don’t hold back.
- Freshly shredded cheese. Use freshly shredded cheese for the best result. Pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as well.
- Enjoy it fresh. Cheesy garlic bread is best served straight from the oven while the cheese is hot, melted, and perfectly gooey.
- Storage. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat. Warm in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 3–5 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted. For the best texture, skip the microwave.
- Freeze. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating, or bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.