🧄🧀 Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread

Super quick, buttery, crispy, and loaded with melted cheese — perfect with pasta, soup, or as a snack!

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 1 French baguette or Italian loaf

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

• ½ cup cheddar or Monterey Jack (optional, for extra flavor)

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional but recommended)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2️⃣ Make Garlic Butter

Mix:

• Butter

• Olive oil

• Minced garlic

• Salt & pepper

• Half of the parsley

Until smooth and well combined.

3️⃣ Prepare Bread

• Slice bread in half lengthwise.

• Spread garlic butter evenly over both halves.

4️⃣ Add Cheese

• Sprinkle mozzarella evenly.

• Add cheddar (if using).

• Finish with Parmesan.

5️⃣ Bake

• Place on baking sheet.

• Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese melts.

• For golden bubbly top, broil 1–2 minutes (watch closely!).

6️⃣ Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle remaining parsley.
Slice and serve warm.

💡 Tips for Extra Flavor

• Add red pepper flakes for heat 🌶

• Mix in Italian seasoning

• Add a pinch of garlic powder for stronger flavor

• Use roasted garlic for a sweeter taste

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make it in an air fryer?

Yes!
Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes.

Q: Can I prepare it ahead?

Yes. Assemble, wrap in foil, refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake.

Q: How do I store leftovers?

Refrigerate up to 3 days.
Reheat in oven at 350°F for 5–8 minutes (avoid microwave for crispiness).

Q: Can I freeze it?

Yes!
Wrap tightly in foil + plastic wrap. Freeze up to 2 months.
Bake straight from frozen at 375°F for 15–18 minutes.